Sangam Vankhade, an Indian-based sculptor from Ahmedabad, brings forth the impermanence of monuments through his stone carvings and drawings, creating spaces that weave histories, stories, and memories into symbolic forms. His deep connection to stone stems from his childhood in a stone-carving family, where he learned to appreciate the material’s solidity and fragility.
Born in 1991, Sangam earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Sculpture and his Master’s degree in Sculpture (from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India. His artistic journey has seen him attend numerous international and national sculpture symposiums, including the Inernatonal Tuwaiq Stone Sculpture Symposium Riyadh 2025, the 9th Tehran International Stone Sculpture Symposium (2019) and Scogliera Viva-Sculpturing the Sea in Italy (2018). In 2018, his solo show “Even Stone Tells Stories” Was curated by Niharika Shah at the Kanoria Centre for Arts in Ahmedabad.
Sangam has also been featured in several prestigious group shows such as “Episteme” curated by Monica Jain at Art Centrix Space, and “Peripheries of the Virtual Exhibition”. He has showcased his work at the India Art Fair across multiple years. Sangam’s accolades include the Scogliera Viva International Award, the Prafulla Dhanukar Award, the Abir Award, and the Gujarat State Award. His sculptures continue to explore the complex relationship between memory, materiality, and monumental heritage.

Exhibition History

2025

These artworks draws inspiration from traditional Indian vessels—pots and utensils that have long been part of everyday life and cultural rituals in Indian homes. These objects carry memories of heritage, domestic life, and shared traditions.

In this series, the familiar forms of these vessels are reimagined through intricate jali patterns, a design language deeply rooted in Indian architecture and monuments. Historically, jali patterns were not only decorative but also symbolic, representing harmony, geometry, and the connection between light, space, and spirituality.

By cutting these vessel forms into delicate jali structures, the work transforms ordinary household objects into cultural symbols. The vessels become carriers of memory, while the patterns reflect the continuity of traditional craftsmanship across architecture, objects, and sacred spaces.