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Catalogue entry

Sudarshan Shetty

Love

. Devi Art Foundation.

**Fig. 1.** Sudarshan Shetty, *Love*. Shown as the reproduction you are specifying: , .

§ 1Catalogue data

: Devi Art Foundation

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Collectible Description

Artist Biography

Sudarshan Shetty: Leading Indian contemporary artist renowned for immersive sculptures & multimedia installations exploring memory, domesticity & temporality. Exhibited at Tate Modern & more.

§ 3Commentary

A steel dinosaur fornicating with a Jaguar car. This is the work that took centre stage in Sudarshan Shetty’s 2006 exhibition Love. In this installation, Shetty makes clever use of two iconic symbols: the fibreglass cast of a 1972 Jaguar car which is the symbol of luxury, and a relic from the past, a dinosaur, made of steel plates. The willing car has its rear cranked up, and the dinosaur has an exaggeratedly large phallus. By adding motion Shetty makes the act of fornication something the viewer cannot avoid seeing. The work’s largeness and the visibility of its mechanical devices add to the viewer’s discomfort.The brute emphasis on the act of fornication declares the artist’s delusion/ disillusion with ‘love’. However, Shetty’s dinosaur is an enlarged toy, not a recreated skeleton from a natural history museum. Is it the element of play involved in the act of love that prompts this decision? Or is it to show that the two animals, jaguar and dinosaur, are both reduced to boy’s toys? Is Shetty lamenting a paradise lost by invoking the extinct dinosaur? Or is he saying that there is no ‘real’ love in the age of consumerism, when man’s ultimate turn-on is a car?Sudarshan Shetty’s Love series of 2006 explored the phenomenon of love as comic, ironic, absurd, complex, perverse. In this overblown installation of a T-Rex ‘making love’ to a Jaguar, the perverse physical act does not seem threatening because it is rendered comical. Sudarshan’s unlikely juxtapositions bring disparate worlds into a shared frame. Unlike the facsimile of the Jaguar, the T-Rex is literally stripped to the very bone. The mechanics of his ‘humping’ can be clearly observed. The giant ego-affirming phallus enters the backside of the car, articulating the pure carnality embedded in the act of love. This is nowhere better reflected than in the way the ‘heart’ of the dinosaur moves in tandem with the phallus, both acting on a single mechanical impulse. The conventional hierarchy that places love at a higher level than sex seems to be dismantled here.The phallus itself is scythe-shaped, reminding one of the Grim Reaper and his scythe. Love and death seem to be placed in a circuitous relationship via the heart. Does one read life in love or death in sex? Nothing is given to the viewer easily. The artist seems to be contemplating love and poking fun at it at the same time. It is left to the viewer/ voyeur to construe meaning or non-meaning in this installation.

Questions & Answers

Is "Love" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Love" is held in India, while Sudarshan Shetty was born in India.

Can the image of "Love" by Sudarshan Shetty be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Love" is still protected by copyright.

Can I examine "Love" in more detail?

The X-Ray view of "Love" by Sudarshan Shetty is on the artwork's X-Ray page: an interactive examination of the image through eleven optical layers.

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§ 4The artist

Sudarshan Shetty

1961 - , India

Quick facts about Sudarshan Shetty

Name: Sudarshan Shetty
Movement: Contemporary art
Birth Date: 1961
Birth Place: Mangaluru, India
Nationality: Indian
Date Of Birth: 1961
Notable Works:
- Love
- Eight Corners of the World
- Home and Away
Place Of Birth: Mangaluru, India

Artist Biography

Sudarshan Shetty: A Biography

Early Life and Education

Born in Mangaluru, India, in 1961, Sudarshan Shetty is a prominent figure in contemporary Indian art. Details regarding his formal artistic education are not widely publicized; however, he developed a strong foundation that allowed him to explore diverse mediums and concepts throughout his career.

Artistic Development and Style

Shetty’s artistic practice is remarkably versatile, encompassing painting, sculpture, installation, video, sound, and performance. He doesn't adhere to a single style but rather employs various approaches depending on the concept he wishes to convey. His work often features everyday objects recontextualized to provoke thought and challenge perceptions. A key characteristic of his art is its immersive quality; installations frequently invite viewers to engage physically and emotionally with the artwork.

Themes and Influences

Shetty’s artistic explorations center around themes of memory, domesticity, temporality, and human connection. He often examines the relationship between personal experiences and broader cultural contexts. His work is influenced by a range of sources, including Indian philosophy, traditional crafts, and contemporary art movements. The influence of minimalism and conceptual art can also be observed in his reductive forms and emphasis on ideas over aesthetics.

Major Achievements and Exhibitions

1999: Commissioned to create the public sculpture “Home and Away” as part of the Hakata Reverain Art Project in Fukuoka, Japan. This was a significant milestone, making him the only Indian artist selected for this project.
International Exhibitions: Shetty’s work has been showcased at prestigious institutions such as the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Japan) and the Tate Modern (London), solidifying his international presence.
Residencies & Fellowships: He has held residencies at the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh, USA, and was a Ford Foundation fellow at The New School for General Studies in New York, fostering artistic growth and exchange.

Public Collections

Shetty’s artworks are part of numerous important public collections, including:

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (India)
Devi Art Foundation (Anupam Poddar, India)
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Japan)
FC MOCA (Frank Cohen Museum of Modern Art, Manchester, UK)

Historical Significance

Sudarshan Shetty is considered a leading voice in contemporary Indian art. His innovative use of materials and his exploration of complex themes have contributed significantly to the evolving landscape of modern sculpture and installation art. He has paved the way for other Indian artists to gain international recognition, and his work continues to inspire dialogue about culture, memory, and identity.

Current Practice

As of today, Sudarshan Shetty continues to live and work in Mumbai, India, actively creating new works and participating in exhibitions worldwide. He remains a vital force in the contemporary art scene, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging conventional artistic norms.

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§ 8The reproduction

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