A Pioneer of Metal: The Life and Art of P.V. Janakiram P.V. Janakiram (1930-1995) stands as a pivotal figure in the landscape of modern Indian sculpture, particularly celebrated for his innovative use of beaten sheet metal. Born in Madras – now Chennai – he emerged during a period of profound artistic ferment following India’s independence, a time when artists were actively seeking to forge a distinctly Indian visual language free from colonial constraints. Janakiram wasn't merely a sculptor; he was an explorer of form and material, deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of South India yet…