He is an Indian sculptor, he has been brought up in Delhi where he did his  BA in arts from Meerut University, then he further moved to study art in Jamia Millia  Islamia where he did B.A (hons.) in Art and  Art education, further still fulfilling his strive  to study further, he did his B.F.A and M.F.A  (Sculpture) from College of Art, Delhi. After  giving back to the academics as an Assistant  professor for more than 10 years, he went  back to sharpen and broaden his spectrum  knowledge by attaining his Ph.D from Rajasthan University, Jaipur. He today, is  an Associate professor for 21 Years, and  serving to shape the future of young aspiring artists. He aims to open up the creative, and  imaginative doors of the students, yet making  them socially sound, and responsible Artists.  

 He has worked immensely focusing on the title  or subject “Key to the Better World”. Most of his sculpture’s concept revolves around the  different facets of human, or the spiritual energies, the mother earth, or even social topics like global warming. He says “Sculpture is the true essence of Natures Nectar”, and his  focused works reflects his ideology to the fullest. The foundation of his Art work’s approach  was directly conveying something he derived not only from the common aspects of our world  but deeply enhanced it with the feelings and emotions attached to it.  

He has also contributed in the commercial sculptural spectrum, Under whom’s guidance,  many life size murals, sculptures have been created, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s sculpture in  Amritsar is one such example. His expertise and guidance in the Chandigarh Airport  Sculptural murals is also highly appreciated and applauded.  

 He has been awarded several awards, scholarships, and participated in many prestigious  workshops, seminars and exhibition, few of which are 1989 B.C. Sanyal Award M.F.  Hussain Award. 1st Prize in Annual Art Exhibition of College of Art 1987, 88, 90, 91 &  Sahitya Kala Parishad Award. 1989 Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (Yuva). 2001 AIFACS  Chandigarh State Award. Scholarship 1985, 87 College of Art Annual Scholarship 1989 90  National Scholarship 1991, 92 AIFACS Scholarship.1993, 1994 Ravi Jain Memorial by  (Dhoomimal Art Gallery). He has also participated in many National Sculptural Camps in  Delhi, Chandigarh, Bhuvneshwar, Udaipur, Etc. He pertains Group shows in different cities  of India & abroad, Art Camps & Art Workshops with various art societies and Art  Organisations held at various places in India. & One Man Shows in 1992 Triveni Kala  Sangam (Sculpture Court) And in 1992 Greenwood Art Gallery.  

He in his continued tenure, in College of Art, Chandigarh, has proved to be a very Strong,  and Responsible Pillar. He has been focusing on the upliftment of the Artistic, Aesthetical &  sculptural values in the field of education as Associate Professor (H.O.D), in Dept. of  Sculpture, College Of Art, Chandigarh from the past 21 years. He has also taken  additional responsibilities, to name a few as the Principal, DDO, and HOD in the College,  and proven to be an asset, in many projects of the college where it represents the State, and  the Country.  

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma  

email Id: rajeshsharmasculptor@gmail.com 

Mobile: 9872045650