Technique
The Alchemy of Pigment
Discovering the specific earth tones required to capture the weathered texture of sandstone from the 8th century...
Reimagining India’s lost sculptures on canvas.
Reviving heritage through contemporary realism.
About the Artist
Sathya Gowthaman
I am a Contemporary Realist Artist based in Bangalore. Although an Agricultural Engineer by qualification from TNAU Coimbatore, India, (1994 batch) I was very passionate about Art and had a natural affinity towards Archeology from an early age.
Born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, India, which is known for its ancient temples and architecture, I grew up in awe of the architecture of the Dravidian Temples and their beautiful sculptures. Throughout our period of relocation to multiple cities in India , like Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata , I continued to learn different mediums from various mentors and through part time Art classes. Once we relocated to Singapore I found some time for myself which really helped me buff up my skills in Art . A part time diploma at NAFA, Singapore and my mentorship under established Artist and Sculptor Gnana Dickam helped me look at Art from a very new different perspective .
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Collection
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Curated Artworks
Vinayaga Collection
Shiva Collection
Vishnu Collection
Devi Collection
Buddhist Collection
Vinayaga Collection
Why Choose Us
Commissioning Your Artwork
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Medium
The subjects in my paintings are rendered in oil, while I use oil, acrylic, or texture paste for the background, chosen based on each unique subject.
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Size of Paintings
Paintings range from 1x1 ft to 5x4 ft. The optimal size to appreciate the 3D sculpture effect is 2.5x2.5 ft. Larger works are magnificent for big walls; smaller pieces look stunning in pairs.
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Delivery Timeline
Custom works take 20 days to 3-4 months depending on size and workload. Shipping takes 3 days to a week globally. Ready artworks ship immediately upon order placement.
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Authenticity Certificate
Every completed artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity bearing my personal signature, ensuring the genuineness of your investment.
Philosophy of Cultural Memory
Every stroke on these canvases is a conversation with a silent ancestor. In the displacement of India's heritage, we find not just loss, but a fragmented language waiting to be reassembled.
"Art is the medium through which we claim back the pieces of ourselves left in the dust of history."
Through contemporary realism, we don't just replicate stone; we breathe back the vitality into figures that have spent centuries in shadows.
TEDx Talk
Rediscovering India's Stolen Sculptures
"We are not just painting stone; we are painting the memory of a civilization."
Watch Sathya discuss the intricate process of bridging the gap between ancient sculpture and modern canvas, exploring how cultural identity is preserved through visual storytelling.
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Gallery
Glimpses of Work
Events
Mar
15
Delhi Art Fair: Heritage Pavilion
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Exhibition
Apr
22
Mumbai Gallery Night
Kala Ghoda Art District, Mumbai
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History
History in Brushstrokes
A deep dive into the Gandhara school of art and how it influenced the realism found in our latest collection...
Curation
Beyond the Museum Wall
Why bringing dislocated heritage into private homes through canvas creates a new kind of cultural guardianship...
Bring Heritage to Your Space
Commission a unique sculpture painting that connects you to India's timeless artistic legacy. Each piece is crafted with devotion and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.