Neeraj Rawal - Mother's Love 2025

"India Contemporary curated by Veer Hooda" presents a rare opportunity for Collectors and Art lovers in Europe to acquire the original works of highly established Indian Contemporary Artists and create a connection with one of the most vibrant and fast growing art market in the world.

The Auction is curated by internationally acclaimed Indo-European artist - Veer Hooda - in collaboration with the highly esteemed NIV Art Center, New Delhi and available exclusively on Catawiki.

This is the only sculpture available in this auction by the great artist Neeraj Rawal.

ARTIST PROFILE: Instagram: @sculptor7neerajrawal

Neeraj Rawal is a celebrated Indian contemporary sculptor based in New Delhi. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at the College of Art, New Delhi, graduating in 2012, and has been engaged in independent studio practice since 2013. Working primarily with Fiber Glass and Resin Rawal's sculptural practice explores themes of memory, human relationships, and collective identity. His work often draws from childhood imagination, everyday gestures, and symbolic narratives, translating emotional and social experiences into both intimate forms and large-scale public sculptures.

He is widely recognized for his ability to combine craftsmanship with conceptual depth, creating works that activate public space and invite dialogue.

His works are at display at highly prestigious institutions in India as the Supreme Court of India (lady justice).

EXHIBITIONS & PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS

Exhibitions:

Neeraj Rawal's career is marked by a blend of prestigious gallery exhibitions and large-scale public installations across India. While he is famously known for the 120 ft. Lizard in Hauz Khas and the recent Lady Justice at the Supreme Court, his exhibition history spans over 15 years.

Major Exhibitions (2010–2026)

2025–2026: Upcoming & Recent Shows

India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (2025/2026): Featured in major contemporary art showcases at one of India's premier cultural hubs.

Russian Cultural Centre, New Delhi (2025): A high-profile exhibition highlighting his international appeal.

2020–2024: Thematic Displays

Lokayata Art Gallery, New Delhi (2020–2022): Displayed key works including the gold-edition "Mother's Love" and the "Little Bee" series.

NIV Art Centre, New Delhi: Multiple residency and group showcases focusing on metal and chrome sculptures.

2013–2019: Establishing a Professional Presence

India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (2019): Continued participation in group exhibitions.

Solo Exhibition, Hyatt Hotel, New Delhi (2013): A pivotal early-career solo show following his graduation.

2010–2012: The Breakthrough Years

Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi (2011): His first major independent solo exhibition titled "Corruption," featuring sculptures and paintings.

58th Annual Exhibition, College of Art, New Delhi (2010): Gained national attention for his installation "Street Car Named Desire," which at high value.

Institutional and Public Installations:

Justice Lady – Supreme Court Library, New Delhi
Bronze Statue of Former Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma
120 ft. Lizard Installation – Lokayata Art Gallery, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
Statue of Durga Das Rathod – Sadar Bazar, New Delhi
Gandhi Concept Installation – Gandhi Smriti Museum, Tees January Marg, New Delhi
Naval Headquarters, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi
Statue of Soldiers – Defence Colony, New Delhi
Installation – Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
High Relief Sculpture – Jammu & Kashmir
High Relief of Freedom Fighters – Shaheed Smarak, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Metal Sculpture – Dilli Haat, INA (Cultural program supported by the Government of India and the European Embassy)
15 ft. Sculpture – Galgotias University

Several of Rawal's works have been collected in private collections across India and the world.


About Veer Hooda : ig : @vi_hov

Veer Hooda is an Indo-European (Austrian) contemporary artist based in Vienna, whose practice is shaped by a deep connection to his Indian roots and a great love for his now home, Europe.

Veer Hooda has exhibited across some of the top galleries and exhibitions across the world and has recently finished his sold-out show in Miami Art Basel 2025, this year (2026) he will be exhibiting in, among other highly esteemed exhibitions, Venice Biennale 2026, ArtExpo New York 2026, multiple exhibitions across Europe and Austria and returning to Art Basel Miami at the end of the year.

While his own work reflects a strong conceptual and material sensibility developed through years of creative and professional experience, Hooda is equally driven by a clear mission: to make outstanding Indian artistic talent more visible and accessible within the European art market.

Positioned between India and Europe, Hooda acts as a cultural bridge, offering early access to artists and narratives that are quickly gaining significant international recognition already — making his curatorial and artistic vision a distinct insider perspective at a pivotal moment for Indian Contemporary Art.


About NIV Art Center: ig : @nivartcenter

NIV Art Centre is a leading contemporary art institution based in New Delhi, dedicated to advancing arts, films and new media practices within a global framework. With a strong national cultural vision and an international outlook, NIV serves as a dynamic platform for artistic research, production, and exchange.

Through its international residency program, NIV brings together Indian and global artists, offering professional studio spaces and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within one of Asia’s most influential metropolitan art environments.

NIV functions as a connector across the art ecosystem—linking artists, institutions, and audiences—and stands as a hub for cultural dialogue, innovation, and global artistic engagement.


The collaboration between Veer Hooda & NIV Art Center:

An exclusive collaboration between Veer Hooda and NIV Art Center, marks a decisive step in bringing leading Indian contemporary artists to the European art market through curated exchange and long-term collaboration.

India’s contemporary art scene is experiencing an exceptional moment—dynamic, intellectual, with many voices, and rapidly growing in both global visibility and investment value. With increasing interest from international collectors and institutions, this is a compelling time for European collectors to engage with Indian Contemporary Art at a pivotal stage of its global ascent.

For this collaboration, Veer Hooda personally curates a selection of outstanding works by established Indian Contemporary Artists in collaboration with NIV, chosen for their artistic depth, originality, and long-term relevance. Each artwork reflects the strength and diversity of today’s Indian art landscape while resonating with an international collector base.

The curated works will be offered exclusively via auction on Catawiki, providing European collectors and art lovers direct access to museum-level Indian Contemporary Art through a trusted international platform.

This collaboration is not just an exhibition—it is a gateway: a carefully curated introduction of India’s most compelling Contemporary Voices to Europe’s collectors, at a moment when the market is vibrant, forward-moving, and full of opportunity.


About the Artwork:

Artist: Neeraj Rawal

Sculpture Title: Mother's Love

Year: 2025

Size: 122 cm x 64 cm

Technique: Fiber Glass with Resin in Chrome Finish

Signed and Authenticity: All works are hand signed by the artist and a signed Certificate of Authenticity for all works will be provided by NIV Art Center.

Packaging & Insurance: The painting will be packaged professionally and shipped rolled in a tube. The Artwork is fully insured on the way to the buyer.

Duties and import: The import duties on original artworks to most EU countries is 0%, however some countries may apply an Import VAT of 5-12% and/or clearance fees which has to be paid by the buyer before delivery, this has to be done online in most cases through the service of the delivery company. This is a fairly simple process, however, we will gladly assist if needed with anything.