Krupa Shah has so far installed a total of 7 conch sculptures across India, located in Mumbai, Ujjain, Haridwar, and Junagadh.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2023: With the objective of preserving and celebrating the enduring Hindu culture while promoting positive energy in the surroundings, Mumbai-based abstract artist Krupa Shah has unveiled "Abhiscka," a conch sculpture at Kamala Nehru Park in the Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai. The inauguration of the conch was initiated by Krupa Shah on Monday, 15th May, 2023.
Krupa Shah, who aspires to install a total of 101 conch sculptures at various prominent locations throughout India, has already accomplished the installation of seven sculptures. These include Aastha Path in Haridwar, the Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor in Ujjain, Bhavnath Temple in Junagadh, Babulnath Temple, Mumba Devi Temple, Vasantrao Naik Chowk in Tardeo, and now Kamala Nehru Park in Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
"Abhiscka" symbolizes Shah's profound spiritual and emotional bond with the conch, serving as one of the driving forces behind the renowned artist's personal involvement in designing and installing the sculptures. Standing at an impressive height of 8 feet, each sculpture offers a captivating and immersive experience that seamlessly combines art, creativity, imagination, and social impact. With intricate carvings and graceful spiral-like shapes, adorned in harmonious shades of white and pink, these conch sculptures provide visitors and passersby with a unique opportunity to forge a spiritual connection with nature. "Abhiscka - The Conch" as a whole represents brilliance, radiance, purity, and the auspiciousness of new beginnings, making it a widely recognized and utilized symbol in religious rituals.
Speaking on the occasion, Artist Krupa Shah, said, “India has gained worldwide recognition for its vibrant culture, esteemed heritage, and artistic excellence. With a strong commitment to fostering creativity and creating grand artistic displays, I have taken the initiative to launch a nationwide project. This endeavor aligns with the notion of enriching and expanding our cultural roots and exploring the profound significance of the conch. By supporting the government's vision of enhancing the beauty of our nation, we have chosen the renowned Kamala Nehru Park in Malabar Hill, Mumbai as an ideal venue to promote positivity and showcase our local culture. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mital Patil, Junior Tree Officer, and the Kamala Nehru Park authorities for generously providing us with the space to bring this project to life.”
In the months to come, Shah’s target is to design and install the conch sculptures at some of the key airports, religious temples, gardens, highways, and yoga centres. The list of recommended locations includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Connaught Place, Kedarnath Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Akshardham, Delhi Airport, India Gate Garden, Isha Yoga Center, Vaishnodevi, and New Parliament among others.
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