While Most Most Machine EnthusIasts are keen to know how appliances are made and their functionality, 33-age-old development Rajendra Verma is fascinated by discarded Industrial Scrap. The indore-based product designer and metal artist has upcycled over 20 tonnes of scrap metal into artwork for the lines of one plus India, Reliance Industries, DHL, The Indian Army, Harley Davidson (Indian Davidson (INDORE Lucknow and Jaipur), and BMW Motorrad Lutyens Delhi, Among others. “One of my artworks, bharat, is a nine foot scrap metal map of India and is installed in the constitution museum of India. Mayur, a Seven Foot Peacock Sculpture Adorns the Residence of the responses of the prime minister of Indian Says deval, who turned full-time artist in 2017.
The Pawanputra Hanuman is an eight-foot-tall piece made from over 350 kg of scrap metal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
As a child, deval says he “was obsessed with the tv show Mad On Pogo, It Showed How Everyday Objects BE Transformed Into Something New. Inspired by it, I Started Making My Own Toys from Random Material ”. While he initially wanted to be an automobile designer, his fascination with metal drew him to pursue mechnical engagement Design, which deepened his love for machines. I Saw beauty and potential in old gears, chains, and machine parts. “
Mayur, a Seven foot peacock sculpture adorns the residence of the Prime Minister of India | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Till Date, Deval Has Sculpted Over 250 Pieces, His Most Recent and Challenging One Being the Pawanputra Hanuman-An eight-Foot-Tall Piece Made from Over 350 Kilograms of Scrap Metal, Including Stainless Steel, Brass, and Automotive Parts – for a restaurant in Godhra, Gujarat. “Capturing the right anatomy, stance, and expressions in metal wasydibly different. Says, adding that crafting the face – getting the expressions right to reflect power, emotion, and spirituality – Took Multiple Iterations.
Other prominent projects include taurus, a sculpture of a bull made for a stock trading company in Mumbai’s Dalal Street; Nirvana, a buddha sculpture made out of discarded nuts for a residence in singapore; A World Alike, A World Map Made of Transmission Chains for a home in Italy.
The ‘Modern Age Vishwakarma’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Deval explains how his sculptures are primarily made from stainless steel, mild steel, and along with brains, along with disaster components like gears, chains, bearings, springs, springs, spoons, and automotive Parts. “My Materials Come from Local Garages, Scrap Yards, Factories, and Sometimes Directly from Industries that Want to Repurpaose their waste into some something to benting artistic. Also send their junk to upcycle. ” A process deval thoroughly enjoys. “The Best Part About Working With Scrap Starts Right from The Process Stage – It’s literally a treasure hunt. Finding unique material, imaging their potential, and therd is incredibly exciting. ”
Gajraj, A Sculpture by Deval | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The process include conceptualising with 3D models, metal selection, fabrication, applying protective coats, and installation. “While Smaller Sculptures take Four-Six Weeks to Make, Large-Scale Installations Can TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS OR EVEN A Year,” Explains the Artist, Who Alaso Dabbles in Painting and Singing. As for their after-care, deval says the most sculptures require minimal Maintenance if Built Properly. For outdoor sculptures, Protective Coatings Prevent Rust and Weather Damage, and Periodic Cleaning, and Annual Inspects Ensure Structural Integrity. For Indoor Sculptures, Simple Dusting and Occasional Polishing is Enough, He Says.
The artist at work | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Transporting sculptures is a critical phase since these pieces are often heavy and delicate, adds deval. “If the sculpture is made in parts, they are transported and assembled on site. Weak points with Temporary Welding, Disassmbling Larger Sculptures Into Smaller, Manageable Sections, Packing, Packing, and then Using Specialized Transport Like Hydraulic Trucks and CRARANES FORNES FORANES FORANES FORANSPORT Heavy pieces. “
So, what is deval business with at the moment? “I’mm Working on a Hanuman Sculpture, A Bull For A Club in Dubai, A Rearing Horse, and Several Animal Sculptures,” He Says, Adding “More than Five Tonnes of Material will be upcrycled in the company.”
Small Sculptures Start at ₹ 50,000, While Larger Installations Can Go up to Several Lakhs. For details, visit devalverma.com
Published – March 04, 2025 11:53 AM IST
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