Nagpur is all set to get its own identity and it will be splashed beautifully near the iconic Zero Mile stone. Mumbai-based sculptor Rouble Nagi has made a unique symbol Nagpur Metro sculpture at Zero Mile.Commissioned by Maha Metro, this is an endeavour to create unique public art for Nagpur, shares Maha Metro chief, Dr Brijesh Dixit. He goes on to add, “Art is one thing that presents the vision of the city. So we have chosen internationally acclaimed sculptor Rouble Nagi for this particular artwork. She has recently crafted Bandra, which was inaugurated by Shah Rukh Khan.
Since Nagpur Metro is being designed by international architects,Nagpur Metro sculpture this public art also has to be special. Nagpur Metro is unique because it set up at Zero Mile, which is right next to our information center. This is just the tip of the iceberg, every metro station will have a unique public art created by master craftsmen and artists.” Rouble, who has been assigned with the job, is already in Nagpur. Speaking about her artwork, the sculptor says, “I have done the hash sign (#) in mother of pearls and each alphabet represents a painting of mine and is a piece of art in itself.
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In fact, it is a splash of colors representing happiness, its futuristic approach and global aura.” But Nagpur is also known for its heritage structures and beautiful jungles around it. Will these aspects be incorporated in the installation? To this, Rouble Nagi replies, “I see Nagpur as a future city that is known as the Zero Mile of India; I have incorporated my style of painting in this pop art style sculpture, showing colors found in the landscape of this beautiful city. Paintings on the sculpture depict technology, speed and future projection of Nagpur.
