Kirti Mandir

Kirti is a Kenyan born British citizen of Indian origin. His work has been widely exhibited in various museums and art galleries throughout the U.K. and abroad and has been featured several times on TV documentaries in many countries. His work can be seen in both public and private collections world wide. He has taught in many art colleges in the U.K. and Ireland.

Kirti Mandir is deeply involved with community art and also related music projects.  In his art he expresses the simple and serene, with inspiration coming from prehistoric art, anthropomorphic sculptures and functional objects. His work is mostly based on human forms using a variety of materials including bronze, stone and wood and combining modern and traditional techniques. His sculptures are often based on the theme of Genesis and the theme of his paintings is Equilibrium.

"In my art I try and express the simple and serene, with inspiration coming from prehistoric art anthropormorphic sculptures and functional objects. My work is mostly based on human form. I use a variety of materials including bronze, stone and wood and combine modern and traditional techniques. I was born in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, but then moved to India at a young age to study. I later moved on to stay in Britain where I have remained, I feel that contrasting places where I have lived has greatly influenced my art."

"Art is my life. It gives me great pleasure and peace of mind and is very relaxing."

Areas of work

Figurative sculpture, Bronze, Stone, Wood, Painting, Acrylic(s) on paper, Weavings - Hand woven pieces.

Kirti was the architect and sculptor on a very important piece of public art, the Miners Memorial, Muirkirk. He has also recently completed a bust of Robert Burns, commissioned by Common Ground Scotland.

Qualifications

1978 Certificate in metal casting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India
1976 Diploma in sculpture, Kala Kendra,Vallabh Vidhyanagar, India
1972 Art teachers training, Kala Kendra, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, India

Solo Exhibitions

1999 Garter Lane arts Centre, Waterford, Ireland
1997 South Tipperary Arts centre, Clonmel, Ireland
1994 Museum and Art Gallery, Hitchin, England
1994 Gallery Kohler, London, England
1993 Holland Gallery, Londond,England
1992 Watermans Arts Centre, London, England
1988 Newburgh Street Gallery, London, England
1987 Teagles Arts, Letchworth, England
1983 Halam Gallery, London

For more information on Kirti, visit his Website