Sanjiv Sankkpal – Contemporary Figurative Artist

Sanjiv Sankkpal is a contemporary Indian artist known for his expressive figurative paintings and sculptures that explore the relationship between human forms, emotions, and nature. With a career spanning over a decade, Sanjiv's work reflects deep cultural roots, philosophical inquiry, and a commitment to aesthetic beauty.

His artistic journey began with a focus on the traditional themes of rural and urban India, gradually evolving into an exploration of the human figure as a symbol of nature. A transformative experience in 2009, working with a live nude model in Kelowna, Canada, sparked his interest in capturing the human body in its raw and natural form. Since then, the human figure has become central to his work, representing both vulnerability and strength.

Sanjiv’s travels across the UK, Europe, and South Korea have deeply influenced his style. Encounters with the works of Henry Moore, Rodin, Matisse, and Van Gogh enriched his visual vocabulary, inspiring him to blend modern art techniques with classical aesthetics. His visit to the Busan International Art Fair in 2019 further expanded his perspective on global contemporary art practices.

The pandemic in 2020 brought a significant shift in his creative expression. Solitude and widespread human suffering led him to create emotionally intense artworks—bare human figures expressing pain, resilience, and introspection. Sanjiv believes that the unclothed body is not about nudity, but about honesty, emotion, and liberation. His works highlight the non-verbal language of the body, capturing moments of love, anguish, joy, fatigue, and hope.

In both figurative painting and sculpture, Sanjiv’s use of contrapposto, textured surfaces, color contrasts, and blurred effects reflects influences from chiaroscuro and the sfumato technique of the Renaissance. His art speaks through movement, anatomy, and symbolism, offering a silent narrative of human existence.

Sanjiv Sankkpal’s artworks are more than visual compositions—they are experiences. Each piece invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and connect with the universal emotions embedded in the human form. His work appeals to art collectors, curators, and admirers of modern figurative art, offering timeless expressions that blend philosophy, form, and feeling.

Explore Sanjiv Sankkpal’s latest collection, where nature, humanity, and emotion merge into powerful visual stories.

Visual Artist Sanjiv Sankkpal, also spelled as Sanjiivv Sankpal, previously

Educational Qualifications:

M.F.A - Hubli
Diploma in Art Education - J. J. School Of Arts, Mumbai
G. D. Art Drawing & Painting - Dalvi’s Art Institute, Kolhapur
G. D. Art Sculpture - Kala Mandir Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur

His Sculpture Work:

Sanjiv Sankkpal

Visual Artist | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Available Artworks by Sanjiv Sankkpal