Title/Project – Taj Gateway Resorts Damdama Lake
Year- 2013-14
Dimensions- Life size farm animals 50 in qty
Location- Damdama Lake, Gurugram, Haryana
Executioner- Rajiv Agarwal Architects
Sponsor- Dhoot Constructions
Material- Scrap Metal, (Automobile Junk)
Award: International Design Award
Coexistence
TAJ, GATEWAY RESORTS, DAMDAMA LAKE, HARYANA
Gopal had been trying his hands on sculptures and assemblages from junk for a new art series after accomplishing almost 60mural projects , functional art and collaged canvas shows in mixmedia from year 2005 to 2013.
Coincidently his work prototypes yet in a 3d armature stage were spotted by architect Rajiv Agarwal and was asked to team up with him as an artist on his sustainable architectural Resort project to continue with his series. His artistic sensibilities matched well with the earthy , rawness of the green space of 11 acres taking shape as Taj Gateway resorts at Damdama Lake .
Almost 50 sculptures and art installations in junk metal spread across the main public area creating a whole sanctuary of farm animals in junked/broken scatched automobile parts greeting the guests in the natural environs.
It is exciting to spot a bunch of metallic cranes standing and welcoming you right as the gates open in parkway to let the guests in and then at restaurant while you sip your dink enjoying birds chirping you spot another flock of metal birds flying your way from outside.
A cow family all made of car roofs to Hero Honda petrol tank and such found junk, looks busy grazing yet attentive to secure its calf would appear on your way towards the reception lobby. With a built of iron and steel, they are brawny and tough on the outside but, as they are a reflection of life in its various forms, they retain their true nature of innocence and lively expressions.
The beauty of their (sculpted animals/Birds and insects’ forms) genuine expressions can still be seen reflecting out of the metallic lifeless forms because that’s the artist’s heart that deeply is connected and concerned with rapid/unplanned urbanization..
Testimonial :
It is a pleasure to inform that The Gateway Resort, Damdama has received the best Hotel Project award (mail below) by reputed international jury. Sculptures designed and installed by you have made significant impact on property and contributed as serious factor to win this award. We have received many brilliant feedback from a number of guests for the sculptures and their thought process.
The resort is also featured in many reputed magazines. I shall courier the copies to you shortly.
Many Congratulations to you and thank you for your contributions.
It was great working with you on this project.
Look forward to many such association in future.
Warm Regards,
Vaibhav Tapdiya
Director
Dhoot Infrastructure Projects Limited
904 – 907 Time Tower, M.G. Road
Gurgaon – 122 001 (Haryana)
