{"id":10995,"date":"2025-01-19T06:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T06:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=10995"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:00:19","slug":"best-practices-in-sculpture-making-embracing-sustainability-and-environmental-concerns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/edu-mania\/edumania-vol-03-issue-01\/best-practices-in-sculpture-making-embracing-sustainability-and-environmental-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices in Sculpture Making: Embracing Sustainability and Environmental Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sarvaiya, Shanta<\/span><\/p>

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DOI:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9093<\/span><\/a><\/p>

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Thematic Classification:\u00a0Fine Arts; Environmental Sustainability in Art<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sculpture making, as an artistic endeavor, has traditionally prioritized aesthetics and craftsmanship. However, in contemporary practices, there is an increasing awareness of the environmental impact associated with sculptural materials and processes. This research article explores the best practices in sculpture making that emphasize sustainability and address environmental concerns. Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies, this article identifies strategies and techniques that sculptors can adopt to minimize their ecological footprint while creating meaningful and impactful artworks. It explores how sculptors can navigate the intersection of art and ecology to create impactful artworks while minimizing their environmental footprint. It also touches upon the socioeconomic benefits of eco-friendly art practices that extend beyond environmental conservation.<\/span><\/p>

Keywords<\/span>:<\/span> Sculpture making, sustainability, environmental concerns, eco-art, material selection, waste reduction, energy efficiency, life cycle analysis, community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This research on sustainable sculpture making is impactful as it offers valuable insights into reducing the ecological footprint of art practices, particularly in sculpture. By emphasizing sustainable material choices, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and community engagement, the research advocates for a shift in traditional sculptural methods toward eco-conscious practices. It highlights how artists like David Nash, Robert Smithson, and Andy Goldsworthy integrate natural processes, renewable materials, and the transient nature of their work to promote environmental awareness. Furthermore, the research underscores the socioeconomic benefits of eco-friendly art, including community involvement, economic support for local artisans, and the promotion of cultural tourism. This comprehensive framework not only enhances the sustainability of art but also contributes to global environmental goals by inspiring a more harmonious relationship between art and nature.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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About The Author\n<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Shanta Sarvaiya<\/span> (b. 1975) is an accomplished sculptor and academic. She studied Creative Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, earning both her Bachelor’s and Master\u2019s degrees, graduating with first-class honors in 2001. In 2023, she completed her Ph.D. from IIS University, Jaipur. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor in the Sculpture Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda.<\/span><\/p>

Shanta\u2019s artistic journey has been marked by several prestigious recognitions, including the National Cultural Scholarship (2000\u20132002) and the Lalit Kala Akademi Scholarship (2003\u20132004). Her talent has earned her numerous awards, such as the AIFACS Award, New Delhi (1998), the AIFACS Millennium All-India Art Award, Ahmedabad (2000), and the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Akademi Awards in 1999 and 2002.<\/span><\/p>

She has exhibited her sculptures extensively through solo and group shows. Her solo exhibitions include showcases at Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai (2001); Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmedabad (2002); a solo preview at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Vadodara, followed by a solo show at Marvel Art Gallery, Ahmedabad (2007); and a two-person show at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, in 2005, 2007, and 2009. Shanta has also been featured in several prestigious group shows, such as the Harmony Show, Mumbai (2004), and the Bombay Art Society Show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2005).<\/span><\/p>

In addition to her exhibitions, she has participated in prominent art festivals, including India Art Fairs, Dubai Art Fair, and Singapore Art Fair, among others. Her sculptures are part of several private and institutional collections in India and abroad. <\/span>Shanta Sarvaiya continues to live and work in Vadodara, dedicating herself to both her art and teaching.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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APA:<\/span>\u00a0Sarvaiya, S. (2025). Best Practices in Sculpture Making: Embracing Sustainability and Environmental Concerns.\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>,\u00a0*03*(01), 3\u201311.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9093<\/span><\/a><\/p>

MLA:<\/span>\u00a0Sarvaiya, Shanta. \u201cBest Practices in Sculpture Making: Embracing Sustainability and Environmental Concerns.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 03, no. 01, 2025, pp. 3\u201311.\u00a0<\/span>Crossref<\/span>, doi:10.59231\/edumania\/9093.<\/span><\/p>

Chicago:<\/span>\u00a0Sarvaiya, Shanta. \u201cBest Practices in Sculpture Making: Embracing Sustainability and Environmental Concerns.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>\u00a003, no. 01 (January 2025): 3\u201311.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9093<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Peer Review:<\/span>\u00a0This article has undergone a double-blind peer review process, overseen by experts in the field of Fine Arts and Sustainable Art Practices.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interest:<\/span>\u00a0The author, Shanta Sarvaiya, declares no competing interests.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span>\u00a0Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analyzed during the current study.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span>\u00a0No funding was received for conducting this study.<\/span><\/p>

License:<\/span>\u00a0This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License <\/span>CC BY 4.0<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ethical Approval:<\/span>\u00a0Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of The M.S. University of Baroda. All procedures performed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and\/or national research committee.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal Vol-03, Issue-01 (Jan-Mar 2025) An International scholarly\/ academic journal, peer-reviewed\/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2960-0006 Best Practices in Sculpture Making: Embracing Sustainability and Environmental Concerns Sarvaiya, Shanta Assistant Professor, Faculty of Fine Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda DOI:\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9093 Page Number:\u00a0pp. 3-11 Subject:\u00a0Fine Arts \/ Sustainable Art Practices Received:\u00a0Aug 04, 2024 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10992,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10995","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10995"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10995\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29115,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10995\/revisions\/29115"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}