Modern Michelangelo: Mandeep Singh Mann, 29, Mohali
Mandeep is an immensely talented sculptor who can breathe life into inanimate objects. A native of Khera village near Mohali in Punjab, he has always been fascinated by art. He also likes to see it flourish around him. As a student of Masters of Art, he cobbled together a group of young artists to collaborate on art.
Secret sauce: A strong belief in one’s ability coupled with hard work.
Inspiration: Famous Italian sculptors and painters Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini are Mandeep’s two inspirations.
Challenges facing India: Superstition, lack of education, and corruption.
Uplifting feature: Taj Mahal is the most uplifting feature about India.
The road ahead: Wants to do more work on stone sculptures.
As an agent of change: “Art is a strong medium for conveying a message, and I want to convey human values through my art.”
By the way: When not carving stones, Mandeep enjoys singing and writing.
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