Kalyan S Rathore
Kalyan S Rathore
Kalyan S Rathore is an Indian sculptor, industrial designer, and public artist based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Born in Bangalore, he is known for his large-scale geometric sculptures inspired by mathematics, biomimicry, engineering, and structural patterns found in nature [1].
Kalyan is also recognized for holding a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest sculpture created using photographs . His sculptures and installations have been commissioned and exhibited in India and internationally, including Singapore, Canada, and Switzerland[2].
Education
Kalyan S Rathore was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, in 1970. He studied at Frank Anthony Public School, Bengaluru. He later pursued a science degree and received his initial training in industrial design.
Main Works and Installations
Squirrel Sculpture, Ayodhya
Rathore created a large-scale geometric 15 ft squirrel sculpture called "Allilu Seve" meaning Squirrel's Help inspired by Indian mythology associated with the Ramayana in the Ayodhya Dham Railway Station[3]. It was published in the following newspapers: The New Indian Express[4], The Deccan Herald[5] ,The Times Of India[6],Curlytales [7] and The South First [8]
Hanuman Sculpture
Kalyan's Contemporary Style Lord Hanuman[9] sculpture at the Maruti Infotech park gained widespread attention on social media and in Indian news publications such as The Hindustan Times[10] .
Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 Installation
Efflorescence is a stainless steel wall sculpture which is an ode to Bangalore's legacy as a technology and garden city situated at the Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru . It is a parametric representation of flowers in bloom spanning 150ft in length up to 30ft tall.[11]
Jagannath Sculpture
A contemporary version of Lord Jagannath made of stainless steel.
Hyderabad Towers
Towers sculpture for Aparna builders in Hyderabad
Style of Work
Contemporary sculptures that stem from geometric thinking. It seeks to reconcile biomimicry, art and mathematics.[12]
News Articles
“Quit His Job to Become a Guinness World Record Sculptor Using Math to Create Stunning Art”
Hindustan Times featured Kalyan's geometric Hanuman sculpture and reported on the public reaction to the installation in Bengaluru.
Art Herrenhaus
Art Herrenhaus featured Rathore’s biography and exhibitions, highlighting his interest in engineering principles, biomimicry, and mathematical systems within sculpture.
The South First [18]
Social Media Presence
Rathore maintains an active presence on social media platforms where he shares sculptures, public installations, workshops, and behind-the-scenes documentation of his artistic process. [1]
External Links
official website-[2]
Instagram-[3]
Facebook-[4]
Youtube-[5]
Linkedin-[6]
Awards and Recognition
- Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest sculpture created using photographs in 2013.
- Recipient of recognition from Facebook India for digital art engagement and public impact .
- 3 time TEDx speaker
Selected Exhibitions
- Affordable Art Fair, Singapore (2013)
- TCC Singapore (2011, 2014)
- Renaissance Gallery, Bengaluru
- Active Canvas Gallery, Bengaluru
- Gallery Manora exhibitions
- Yep Art Gallery, Bengaluru
Workshops and Public Engagement
Kalyan conducts workshops for all age groups ranging from 6th grade to design and architecture students.
He has also participated in architecture and design forums including Acetech exhibitions across multiple Indian cities.
colleges:
- RV College of Architechture
- CMR university
- Wadiyar Centre For Architechture in Mysore
- Mayoor School in Ajmer
- Vijaya High School
- IID Baroda
Philosophy and Concepts
Rathore describes geometry as a universal language underlying biological growth, natural systems, engineering, and aesthetics. His work often investigates how mathematical order emerges in natural forms and how abstraction can be used to communicate structural and emotional ideas through sculpture.
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Materials and Process
Kalyan begins with paper based prototypes which is later translated into large scale works with stainless steel, brass, bronze, and mild steel.
References
- ↑ Daliya, Ragini. "Kalyan Rathore: Bengaluru Sculptor Turning Math Into Stunning Works of Art". thebetterindia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Gallery Manora". Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "चित्र:The Squirrel Monument at Ayodhya Dham Junction — a tribute to devotion, humility, and the timeless story from the Ramayana.jpg - विकिपीडिया". commons.wikimedia.org (in हिन्दी). 2025-09-28. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Sripad, Ashwini M. (2024-01-09). "2.5-tonne squirrel from Karnataka to adorn Ayodhya railway station". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Bengaluru sculptor's symbolic squirrel statue to greet passengers at Ayodhya station". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Unsung hero of Ramayana, a squirrel sculpture to convey railway's message of commitment and devotion at Ayodhya Dham Junction". The Times of India. 2024-01-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Shenoyy, Sannjanaa (2024-01-20). "Ayodhya Railway Station Gets 15-Ft Tall Metallic Squirrel; Netizens Say, "Smallest Contribution Means A Lot"". Curly Tales. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Ashraf, Fathima (2024-01-11). "Meet Bengaluru artist Kalyan Rathore, whose squirrel sculpture will adorn Ayodhya Railway Station, ahead of Ram Temple opening". The South First | News, Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Live Updates. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Hanuman", Wikipedia, 2026-05-16, retrieved 2026-05-26
- ↑ Priya, Krishna Pallavi (2025-08-26). "Artist captures Bengaluru's amazed reactions to his Hanuman sculpture; internet says 'Transformers Pavan Putra version'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ https://www.thebrighterworld.com (2025-10-28). "Kalyan Rathore : The Man Who Turns Equations into Art". https://www.thebrighterworld.com. Retrieved 2026-05-26. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Art & Culture at the Herrenhaus". Art & Culture at the Herrenhaus. Archived from the original on 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Sripad, Ashwini M. (2024-01-09). "2.5-tonne squirrel from Karnataka to adorn Ayodhya railway station". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Bengaluru sculptor's symbolic squirrel statue to greet passengers at Ayodhya station". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Unsung hero of Ramayana, a squirrel sculpture to convey railway's message of commitment and devotion at Ayodhya Dham Junction". The Times of India. 2024-01-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Daliya, Ragini. "Kalyan Rathore: Bengaluru Sculptor Turning Math Into Stunning Works of Art". thebetterindia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Priya, Krishna Pallavi (2025-08-26). "Artist captures Bengaluru's amazed reactions to his Hanuman sculpture; internet says 'Transformers Pavan Putra version'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Ashraf, Fathima (2024-01-11). "Meet Bengaluru artist Kalyan Rathore, whose squirrel sculpture will adorn Ayodhya Railway Station, ahead of Ram Temple opening". The South First | News, Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Live Updates. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
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