Overview
Anila Jacob is an Indian sculptor. She is recognised within the Indian art community for her work in sculpture.
Key Facts
| Name | Anila Jacob |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Sculpture |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
Background
Anila Jacob is documented as an Indian sculptor. Sculpture in modern and contemporary India encompasses a wide range of practices, materials and traditions, including stone, bronze, wood, terracotta and mixed media, and is supported by institutions such as art schools, state academies and private galleries across the country.
Significance
As a practitioner of sculpture, Anila Jacob is part of the broader community of Indian artists working in three-dimensional form. Indian sculptors have contributed to public art, gallery exhibitions, religious and commemorative works, and the development of modernist and contemporary visual languages in the country.