Sudarshan Shetty is recognized as one of the most innovative contemporary Indian artists working today. Based in Mumbai, Shetty is best known creating engaging sculptural installations and multi-media works that explore themes of death and renewal, desire and entropy, subtlety and spectacle.2016 has been a big year for Shetty. He was appointed the Artistic Director and Curator of the 2016 Kochi Muziris Bienniale, presented an exhibition of his work at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi, and is one of 83 artists participating in the 20th Biennale of Sydney.On show at the Art Gallery of New South Wales as part of the Embassy of Spirits, Shetty’s 20th Biennale of Sydney presentation, titled “Shoonya Ghar” (Empty Is This House) 2015, comprises an hour-long film and an architectural model of one of the buildings in the film.Taking inspiration from a work by the 12th century poet Gorakhnat, the film combines scenes of building and construction with dramatic scenes enacted by a range of characters representing birth, death, dance, play, music, and violence.As part of their innovative Art Programme, Rolls-Royce presented an art talk by Shetty on his 20th Biennale of Sydney work at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.Commenting on the talk, a spokesperson for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme said: “Rolls-Royce has been delighted to present an art talk with Indian artist Sudarshan Shetty as part of the Rolls-Royce Art Programme, in celebration of his work currently featured in the 20th Biennale of Sydney. “The Rolls-Royce Art Programme comprises new works commissioned in situ, partnerships with leading organisations, art talks with emerging and established artists, art drives, art walks and art receptions around the world.“Rolls-Royce is pleased to have featured Shetty as part of the programme as one of the rising stars of the art world from the Asia-Pacific region.”Launched in 2012, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme has comprised of a series of art talks, in situ projects and artistic partnerships highlighting the craftsmanship and iconic character of the Rolls-Royce brand with renowned artists such as Isaac Julien, Erwin Wurm, Will Cotton, Marie-Jo Lafontaine, Tomàs Saraceno and Karl Lagerfeld – to name a few.To find out more about “Shoonya Ghar” 2015, BLOUIN ARTINFO caught up with the artist while he was in Sydney for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme talk. See what he had to say in the video above.
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