Naresh Kumar Kumawat
Naresh Kumar Kumawat | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pilani, Rajasthan, India |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Naresh Kumar Kumawat is an Indian sculptor whose work includes religious statues, public artworks and architectural sculpture. He has contributed to projects such as the Statue of Belief in Nathdwara, Rajasthan,[1] and has produced commissioned sculptures for installations in India and abroad, including a 51-foot statue of Rama installed in Mississauga, Canada.[2][3]
Kumawat has been profiled in Indian publications including Deccan Chronicle, The Statesman, and Global Indian, which have discussed his studio practices, methods, and work process.[4][5][6]
Early life
Kumawat was born in Pilani, Rajasthan. According to interviews, he learned sculptural techniques in his family’s workshop before pursuing large-scale sculptural work professionally.[7]
Career
Kumawat works from a studio in Gurugram, Haryana, where he oversees a team involved in modelling, fabrication, and finishing work for commissioned sculptures.[8]
Projects associated with his studio include:
- contributions reported as part of the sculptural work for the Statue of Belief in Nathdwara;[9]
- sculptural and relief work for the new Indian Parliament building;[10]
- a 51-foot Rama statue installed in Mississauga, Canada;[11]
- other commissioned sculptures for temple and public spaces in India and abroad.[12]
Style and methods
Reports describe Kumawat’s work as combining traditional sculpting techniques with digital tools such as 3D modeling and CNC-assisted carving, particularly for large-scale projects.[13]
Selected works
| Year | Work | Location | Notes / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Statue of Belief (Shiva) – reported contribution | Nathdwara, Rajasthan | Media reports identify Matu Ram Art Centre and associated sculptors, including Naresh Kumar Kumawat, as part of the fabrication work. [14] |
| 2023 | Samudra Manthan mural (reported involvement) | New Parliament Building, New Delhi | Described in interviews and profiles as part of sculptural and relief work contributions. [15] |
| 2025 | 51-foot Lord Ram statue | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Fabricated in India and installed in Canada; covered by multiple mainstream media outlets. [16] |
| 2025 | Sculpture of Heeraben Modi (reported commission) | New Delhi | Mentioned in interviews discussing the sculpting process. [17] |
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Recognition | Notes / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Media-reported recognition related to large-scale Shiva sculptures | Reported by national and regional outlets in coverage of record-scale religious statues; direct listings are not cited in these reports. [18] |
| 2022–2025 | Regional honours and felicitation events | Covered in interviews and regional press. [19] |
References
- ^ "World's tallest Shiva statue inaugurated in Nathdwara". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2022.
- ^ "51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram unveiled in Canada's Mississauga". The Times of India. 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Visa Issues, Deadline: How Indian Artist Naresh Kumar Created a 51-foot Lord Ram Statue in Canada". NDTV. 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Naresh Kumar Kumawat: India's Monumental Sculptor on Global Stage". Deccan Chronicle. 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Monumentality is a timeless inscription: Sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat". The Statesman. 12 September 2025.
- ^ "Sculpting India's spirit for the world". Global Indian. 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Monumentality is a timeless inscription: Sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat". The Statesman. 12 September 2025.
- ^ "Naresh Kumar Kumawat: India's Monumental Sculptor on Global Stage". Deccan Chronicle. 24 September 2025.
- ^ "World's tallest Shiva statue inaugurated in Nathdwara". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Sculpting India's spirit for the world". Global Indian. 8 September 2025.
- ^ "51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram unveiled in Canada's Mississauga". The Times of India. 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Sculpture is a lifelong journey". New Kerala. 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Sculpting Faith in Stone". The Patriot. 19 July 2025.
- ^ "World's tallest Shiva statue inaugurated in Nathdwara". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Monumentality is a timeless inscription: Sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat". The Statesman. 12 September 2025.
- ^ "The artist behind the 51-foot tall statue of Lord Ram in Canada". Indian Express. 6 August 2025.
- ^ "What PM Modi wanted changed in his mother's sculpture, says artist". NDTV. 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Vrindavan Shiva idol receives Guinness-related recognition". The New Indian. 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Sculpture is a lifelong journey, says Naresh Kumar Kumawat". New Kerala. 30 June 2025.