Ravi Modi

From gallery & foundry owner Richard Atkinson-Willes

Ravi is currently training in our Talos Foundry chasing shop – he has a great feel for the material and the sensitivity to visualise exactly what the artist is trying to achieve – he is going to be a great asset to the foundry and an influential artist as well.

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Artist Statement

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At nine, while playing with a paper plane, a stone thrown by another boy struck my left eye, leaving me in agonising pain and making me the family's “cursed child”. 

Isolated from school, I sought solace with my paralysed grandfather, spending countless hours listening to his retellings of Indian scriptures, Panchatantra, mythologies, and his life experiences. Even after his passing, his stories and poems continued to inspire me, shaping my pursuits in reading, painting, sculpture, poetry, and filmmaking all infused with magical realism. 

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Hailing from Vadnagar, a small town near Gujarat's northern desert, my journey began amidst the town’s vibrant cultural and archaeological heritage. The yellow glowing soil and rich history of Vadnagar deeply influenced me. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, I found profound inspiration in the region's history particularly in observing excavation processes over the years and studying deteriorated artefacts. These artefacts, with their unique geometries, harbour countless folktales. 

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Amid Vadnagar's vibrant setting, I draw inspiration from the town's rich cultural essence and its exquisite bronze artefacts to shape my creations. During my Master’s in Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University, UK, I refined my artistic vision, finding a unique voice in storytelling through sculptures. 

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