Art is a window through which I see the world and let the world find the deepest areas of my mind and express the thoughts that often remain unsaid. I specialise in creating artworks for a variety of spaces. While designing a project, I ensure it aligns with the ethos and identity of the space. I partner with architects to understand their space function and then work over the layers. I strive to create a sanguine ambiance where ‘form and space’ meet ‘design and class’.

As a child, my teacher encouraged me to stay “curious and creative” and thus I am. I often find myself immersed in photography and travel while I also enjoy gardening, teaching, reading and dancing.

My family believes in service and philanthropy. We organise blood donation drives, activities for children with special needs, and support animal welfare.

My work is my way of life, we evolve together.

Design

Stainless steel outdoor sculpture shaligram, Fibonacci spiral

Ghoomar

Sculptural installation in stainless steel

Discover the transformative power of design as it ignites imagination and inspires. Each design we create tells a unique story, evoking emotions and forging connections. Experience how design influences every aspect of life, shaping our perceptions through diverse expressions.

Our creations embody the brand identity and values of clients, reflecting the essence of their business or space. We offer accessible art solutions for various budgets, ensuring remarkable value. With a track record of successful projects for corporations, educational institutions, private residences, and public spaces, we deliver excellence in design.

Sculpture

Nitya

Mild steel - 18 x 18 x 9 in | Available

As a recipient of the prestigious ‘Junior Fellowship’ from the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Government of India, I proudly present my upcoming project, ‘Vyom Shilp,’ a research-based exploration of kinetic sculptures. This exciting addition to my portfolio is set to launch in early 2024.

With a deep belief in the boundless possibilities of sculpture as a medium, I am driven by strong conceptual foundations, which extend to my meticulous material selection and finishes. My artworks are highly customizable, designed to suit functional purposes and can be scaled and displayed both indoors and outdoors. The interplay of light and shadow further enhances the narrative and aesthetic appeal of my creations.

Drawings . Graphic Prints . Paintings

Rooted

Dry Point on Paper

Indulge in the artistic freedom that flows through my drawings, paintings, and printmaking. These versatile mediums enable me to create captivating masterpieces across various surfaces. Explore this gallery, showcasing a mix of commissioned pieces and available artworks. For a broader selection, feel free to contact me and discover more of my captivating creations.

Art Education

Imagine. Design. Make

My mission is to inspire individuals to discover and pursue their true passions. Join my workshops to refine your skills, from unlocking inspiration to mastering color exploration, composition, and material handling. Through personalized guidance, I empower participants to think, conceptualize, and bring their artistic visions to life.

Whether through individual or group sessions, each program is tailored to meet your unique needs. Structured modules provide a foundation while allowing room for creative spontaneity. Mentorship is available through online platforms or in-person one-on-one sessions, providing flexible learning options.

SAARC Artist Camp

In 2012, I had the privilege of representing India at the prestigious SAARC Art Camp in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme for the event was ‘Nature and Art at its best’, allowing young artists to not only showcase their talents but also explore the breathtaking landscapes of Sri Lanka and exchange experiences and knowledge with fellow participants.

The event brought together 28 artists from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. The Artists Camp and Exhibition of Paintings took place from June 7 to June 10 at Waters Edge in Battaramulla, with the concluding exhibition held at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery. It was a remarkable opportunity to engage with diverse artistic expressions and create lasting connections in the international art community.

Press

Public Art

As part of the Good Food Project in 2017, I had the privilege of creating an interactive installation called ‘The Clearing’ for ARTPORT_making waves. This international curatorial collective focuses on art projects that delve into climate change and sustainability. Explore the impactful and immersive experience of ‘The Clearing’ in my portfolio.

Experience the dynamic collaboration between Germany and Bangalore through the engaging participatory artwork and reality game called ‘Investment Zone.’ Organized by Jaaga in Bangalore in 2014, this project brings together creativity and interaction in a unique and immersive way. Discover the exciting interplay of art, culture, and collaboration within this innovative initiative, and don’t miss the opportunity to discover my own contributions as a participant. Take a closer look at the remarkable works created during this collaboration.

An interactive session with a news channel, delving into the valuable role artists, such as myself, play in beautifying cities. Explore innovative alternatives to the use of unsightly posters for advertising by harnessing the creative talents of artists. Discover the power of activating artists to transform public spaces into aesthetically pleasing and engaging environments, gaining popularity and enhancing the overall urban experience.

This experiential installation is designed to raise awareness about women’s safety in public spaces. By taking visitors through a walkthrough experience, it aims to provide an immersive understanding of the challenges women face when they step out onto the road. Our goal is to create awareness, educate, and ultimately foster the creation of safe spaces for women.

Spread your Red

Rotary Bangalore TTK Blood Bank and Dentsu India Group collaborated on a public service initiative to promote blood donation awareness. The campaign aimed to encourage individuals to voluntarily donate blood and contribute to saving lives. As a result of this initiative, an impressive number of 316 donors registered on the very same day, and within the following three months, a remarkable 3,640 individuals came forward to register as blood donors. The success of this campaign highlights the positive impact of art in raising awareness and fostering a culture of voluntary blood donation.

Interactive Art installation at Karnataka Government Museum of Archaeology

: Interactive Art Installation at the Karnataka Government Museum of Archeology

: Interactive Art Installation at the Karnataka Government Museum of Archeology

: Interactive Art Installation at the Karnataka Government Museum of Archeology

: Art Installation at TEDx event by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS )

: Art Installation at TEDx event by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS )

: Art Installation at TEDx event by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS )

The concept of interactive art installations in public spaces that collect visual data offers unique opportunities to understand preferences, backgrounds, and thought processes. At an archaeological museum, this installation gathers insights into a visitor’s perspective and background. Incorporating interactive elements allows visitors to actively participate and provide information, enhancing the museum experience and understanding visitor demographics. Similarly, at a TEDx event by NMIMS, this installation can delve into attendees’ thought processes through simple thought-provoking activities and capturing responses. Non-intrusive and engaging, these installations foster participation and collect valuable data for research, user experience enhancement, and generating insights. Ultimately, these art installations serve as platforms to connect with people in meaningful ways.

Diasporic Intervention

Art Installation

‘Diasporic Intervention’, an engaging art installation made at Bangalore Artist Residency (BAR1), 2011

Response to my work

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Balan Nambiar

Senior Indian Artist

Neha’s plus point in her creative works is the clarity in her thinking process as depicted in her entire body of work. Her sketches and drawings of sculptures
are bold and well composed and stand on their own merit.

The art world can expect more interesting works from Neha Mehta in the coming years.

Eva De Poli Nambiar

Physicist . Art Connoisseur

I really like the honesty of Neha Mehta’s way of working. The same honesty which I see in her way of living. She believes that nature and art have a powerful role to play in our life and thinks that an artist has a strong responsibility, as artist and as a human being. Often her work, drawings, paintings, sculptures are a series of works evolving one after the other. In a dynamic way. As dynamic are her kinetic sculptures, where movement and equilibrium are linked to give you a feeling of serenity. Her works are search of peace and grace.

Vinod Babu

RE Site services Manager , Bukom Site at Shell Singapore

Firstly thanks for taking up the project. We are very please to have you as a vendor, who did such a wonderful job at Shell Campus.Thanks for your work and happy to work with you in future. Keep Up the good job.

Denny Joseph

Manager - Marketing & Communications Zinnov

Neha did a great job in understanding our requirements – the ethos and pathos we wanted behind each trophy.
Her design had the DNA helix rest on a hexagonal symmetrical base showcasing the core values reflective of both our organization and the ecosystem as a whole. Forged in bronze, each trophy was handcrafted with precision that celebrated the dichotomy of symmetry and asymmetry. Over the years, the trophy has become something that the winners proudly display in their awards showcases. Her understanding of design, shapes, and structural integrity (from her craft as a sculptor) is something that she brought seamlessly into the design of our trophy and truly made it one of a kind and made her a great partner to work with.

Bharath Jadhav

Principal Architect, Dsync Architects

This is to express our complete creative and project fulfilment satisfaction for all the multiple associations and design endeavors with Neha Mehta, Copper Soil since 2015.

Dsync Architects had collaborated with Copper Soil for design ideation of concepts, various interior components resulting in stunning art installations- much to both ours as well as Clients’ satisfaction.

Whilst we continue to team up with Copper Soil, we do wish them well for their future.

Aarathi Alva & Tarun Shetty

Client

My husband and I are travel enthusiasts and we were looking for something ingenious in our home that could capture our wanderlust. Neha came up with a number of imaginative options which really spoilt us for choice! The painting she created is stunning and occupies a central place in our home, and is a superb trigger point for many thought provoking conversations transporting us to fantastic lands near and far. The entire process and of course the end product more than met our expectations and we would happily recommend collaborating with Neha to translate your dreams and ideas into wonderful art forms.

Venkat Karri

WorkLlama - Vice President - Business Operations

We are very pleased with the metal art installation (aka WorkLLama Art Wall) and design that Neha Mehta created for our office. The installation perfectly reflects our company's branding and is well-made greatly enhancing the look and feel of our office space. We would highly recommend the Copper Soil design team to anyone looking for a metal art installation or design. They are professional, reliable, and they do excellent work.

Dr. Santosh Rupa J

Associate Professor, Welingkar Institute of Management

Neha conducted shadow Imagery in Paper Sculpture’ workshop as a part of our foundation program called ‘Neev’ last year. The session was outstanding and very engaging. Our students actively participated and enjoyed the session. Earlier she had conducted a clay modelling workshop which was also received very well by the students.

Blog

Thoughts | Design | Travel

General

Sarva, Cosmos

Sarva – Cosmos What’s so calming about space? Is it silence? The unknown? The sheer magnificence of it? Are these spectacular colours real? Does it make you want to explore it? Floating around in zero Read more…

General

Samay, Time

Samay – Time In the realm of Samay, action and stillness merge seamlessly, forming a bridge that connects our deepest thoughts and aspirations with the power of the present moment. It is within this realm Read more…

Design General

Samudra, Ocean

Samudra offers a sanctuary for the mind and spirit. It seeks to transport individuals to a tranquil underwater realm, inviting them to connect with the ocean’s innate serenity and find solace in its gentle embrace. The Read more…

Stainless steel outdoor art with five elements and geometric form of a portal

Design

Tara

The sculpture ‘Tara’ was commissioned and executed in 2021, crafted from stainless steel. Serving as a multidimensional portal, ‘Tara’ represents the harmonious blend of elemental forces. Fire’s ignition, Air’s ethereal essence, Space’s vast expansiveness, Earth’s Read more…

Art Design

Ghoomar

Ghoomar is an original, contemporary art installation made in stainless steel. It is 6 feet in diameter, and 12-inch depth. For orders or queries kindly connect via email/phone.

Art Design

Prana

A contemporary outdoor metal sculpture 'Prana' conceptualised, designed, fabricated and installed in Bangalore, India.

Design

Viroha

Viroha (in Sanskrit, a place of growth) reveals the story of our country’s journey. Founded on our interpretation of the Indian banyan tree, Viroha, reveals the deep connection with our culture, knowledge, spirituality, history ‘is’ the very platform that catapults us forward. This diversity allows for real experiences and true growth.

Design

Zinnov Trophy Design

A trophy designed, conceptualized and made to embody the company's value system. The six values form the DNA of the company which is unique to ZINNOV. This DNA goes through a time evolution, time when the company is at its peak and otherwise. But its strength lies in its values that ensures growth/survival. The structure is composed geometrically and aligned to the letter ‘Z’. The pyramid on top is larger than the base denoting- there is always more time, more space and more material for innovation and evolution. A representation of infinite time, its crystallization and progress.Every component of this trophy is crafted and fabricated by hand.

Design

Design for NSRCEL, IIMB

Signifying balance and change, this kinetic sculpture intends to portray the brilliance of magnifying one's ideas. The unique design allows for multiple magnifications of a light source to create dynamic patterns of light and shadow. Learning spaces such as NSRCEL-IIM emulate this effect with great minds as their light source. Despite the constant flux of people and events in the courtyard, the stillness of the work invokes serenity while its dynamism gives evolution a chance.