INDIA ART FAIR - SOLO EXHIBITION BY SANDILYA THEUERKAUF
DELHI 6-9 FEB 2025
Sandilya Theuerkauf was raised in the lush, hilly rainforests of Wayanad, in the Western Ghats of Kerala. This rich natural environment left an indelible mark on him, shaping his worldview and fostering a deep connection to the land. He grew up at the Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, a haven for endangered endemic plants and trees, founded by his German father, Wolfgang Theuerkauf. Immersed in this sanctuary, Theuerkauf developed a lifelong commitment to conservation, a field he would go on to work in for many years, before transitioning to the world of art.
Theuerkauf’s inherent environmental stewardship now resonates at the heart of his artistic practice. His creations emerge from the land itself, each work being a profound meditation on a specific species. KYNKYNY Art Gallery presents a collection of ten explorations, which speak of nature’s hidden beauty and the intricate entanglements between humanity and the natural world. Thorns, often viewed as symbols of pain and barriers, are re-contextualized in Theuerkauf’s hands. Fallen bark and branches of dying trees, are meticulously re-imagined into intricate geometries that evoke organic forms appearing to be creations of mother nature
herself.
Through his sculptures, Theuerkauf draws our attention to the inhabitants of the land he walks, inviting us to consider their stories and the delicate natural world from which they come. His art compels us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty of a planet in peril—offering a poignant reminder of what we stand to lose.
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