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With a vast and varied experience to credit, Gurpreet has mastered the art of clay-modelling, silicone, wax, and metal, et al, thus evolving into a fine and most sought-after artist across the country. This bubbly boy armed with unflagging resilience, Sculptor Gurpreet Dhuri is now making waves on the country’s prosthetic character designing scene, portraiture and prosthetic FX design to be precise.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nCreative Streak Since Childhood<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs a student at Sangrur\u2019s Ghanaur Khurd village where he completed his primary education, Gurpreet\u2019s creative streak caught the fancy of some of his teachers. He participated in various school on-the-spot painting and other competitions and won laurels for the school. Buoyed by the token awards and accolades, this little master with big dreams decided to embark on a roller coaster to live his cherished dreams.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter my admission at the iconic Chandigarh College of Arts in Bachelor in Fine Arts, things started changing for the better. After finishing my MFA, I got an opportunity to assist my seniors working on a new museum project in Gujarat. Close on the heels landed an offer to assist the prosthetics team for Anurag Kashyap\u2019s \u2018Gangs of Wasseypur\u2019, wherein I had to design a severed head in silicone and actor Richa Chadha\u2019s fake belly, etc, which was in a way my transition into the highly demanding character designing, portraiture and prosthetic FX designing. Then there was no looking back for me as offers started pouring in, thick and fast\u201d he says in all humility.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nIn an animated tete-a-tete with CityWoofer<\/em><\/strong>, Gurpreet takes us through his eventful journey this far \u201cMy forays into the film industry as a prosthetic makeup artist and character designer offered me to recalibrate my perspective as also to chisel the subtle nuances of the craft. We got enough space among icons of art to learn the intricacies of the art to making an object look visually appealing; besides high on the art of storytelling that connects you to the audience\u201d.<\/p>\nSculptor Wife, a Great Support System\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Gurpreet](\"https:\/\/www.citywoofer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-06-at-3.06.21-PM-1-241x400.jpeg\")
<\/div>\nGurpreet says that his wife Gagan, also an established sculptor, has been a great support system in the family juggling a set of roles. She is a true guide besides being an integral part of our team comprising his two nephews. \u201cWe go into a huddle when required and go into the nitty-gritty of the pending and the new projects to give our best. Being a connoisseur of art, she keeps her focus primarily on the finer nuances and niceties of the subtle art and deliver and connect with people, our audience and breeze into their heart. We are working as a formidable team\u201d.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nBollywood Projects\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nGurpreet tells with a streak of optimism writ large on his face, \u201cWorking with big names, be it Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Bollywood mainstream production houses has been a wonderful experience of a kind that helped enhance my confidence level. Being a part of the iconic film projects, including Gangs of<\/em> Wasseypur, Tumbbad, Ghoul, Jal Pari, Raaz<\/em> 3, Finding Fanny, Katti Batti,\u00a0 Byomkesh Bakshi, Arjun Patiala, and 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died<\/em> were the defining moments of my life\u201d.<\/p>\n\u201cActually, my professional life took a U-t<\/u>urn with the film Tumbbad<\/em>, a critically acclaimed flick, which threw up a window of opportunities to work closely with the celeb directors, like Anil Rahi Barve, Anand Gandhi and well-consummated actors like Shohum Shah, Deepak Damle, Mohammad Samad and so on,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\u201cIt was indeed challenging yet a great learning experience for me to visually recreate the true characters through the magic of nimble fingers, especially those of the grandmother and Hastar, focussing more on prosthetic effects and artistic vision. The visual\u00a0 impact left an indelible imprint on the minds of cinephiles,\u201d Gurpreet recalls with a tinge of trepidation.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nThe Sangrur sculptor Gurpreet Dhuri is quick to add that he had been lucky enough to have the opportunities to travel across country to showcase his amazing sculpting skills. Silicone and other sculptures made by Gurpreet Dhuri have been put up at various prominent, places, including Jantar Mantar<\/strong> and Hawa Mahal<\/strong> in Jaipur, Bikaner Museum, Sadda Pind<\/strong> in Amritsar, Rock Garden<\/strong> in Chandigarh, Ajmer Museum<\/strong>, Bhagat Singh Museum<\/strong> in Khatkar Kalan, Fateh Prakash Palace Museum<\/strong> in Chittorgarh, Darshan Museum<\/strong> in Pune, Swami Chinmayanand Ashram<\/strong> in Powai, T2 International Airport<\/strong> in Mumbai, and Andaz Hotel<\/strong> in Aerocity, New Delhi and elsewhere in the country. Some of his sculptures have been prominently displayed at the Birsa Munda Museum<\/strong> and the Attari-Wagah Joint Checkpost<\/strong> (JCP) that the inquisitive visitors from home and abroad never miss to view.<\/p>\n\n![\"Dhuri\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.citywoofer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-06-at-5.23.17-PM-4-225x400.jpeg\")
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\nBusts and life-size Images of Important People\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nGurpreet has created images of the who\u2019s who of various spectrums, including martyr Bhagat Singh<\/strong>, former Maharaja of Patiala Yadavindra Singh<\/strong>, and social reformer and educatonist Savitribai Phule<\/strong>, former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra\u00a0Singh<\/strong>, creator of historic Rock Garden Nek Chand<\/strong>, and rapper Sidhu Moosewala<\/strong> and many more. The couple is currently working on a portrait of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha<\/strong>, a prominent revolutionary from the state of Punjab.<\/p>\n![\"Dhuri\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.citywoofer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-06-at-5.24.49-PM-1-225x400.jpeg\")
<\/div>\nWho is his inspiration?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen asked to name the person who identified and inspired the sculptor in him, Gurdeep shoots a beatific beam and says, \u201cThe works of Stan Winston<\/strong>, the pioneer of modern special effects, known for his ability and acumen in bringing his lifeless creatures breathe life on screen have inspired me greatly. Winston has inspired a generation of artists in the specific genre. He was the driving force behind the big-ticket films, such as Jurassic Park and Edward Scissorhands.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nIn an animated tete-a-tete with CityWoofer<\/em><\/strong>, Gurpreet takes us through his eventful journey this far \u201cMy forays into the film industry as a prosthetic makeup artist and character designer offered me to recalibrate my perspective as also to chisel the subtle nuances of the craft. We got enough space among icons of art to learn the intricacies of the art to making an object look visually appealing; besides high on the art of storytelling that connects you to the audience\u201d.<\/p>\n Gurpreet says that his wife Gagan, also an established sculptor, has been a great support system in the family juggling a set of roles. She is a true guide besides being an integral part of our team comprising his two nephews. \u201cWe go into a huddle when required and go into the nitty-gritty of the pending and the new projects to give our best. Being a connoisseur of art, she keeps her focus primarily on the finer nuances and niceties of the subtle art and deliver and connect with people, our audience and breeze into their heart. We are working as a formidable team\u201d.<\/p>\n Gurpreet tells with a streak of optimism writ large on his face, \u201cWorking with big names, be it Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Bollywood mainstream production houses has been a wonderful experience of a kind that helped enhance my confidence level. Being a part of the iconic film projects, including Gangs of<\/em> Wasseypur, Tumbbad, Ghoul, Jal Pari, Raaz<\/em> 3, Finding Fanny, Katti Batti,\u00a0 Byomkesh Bakshi, Arjun Patiala, and 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died<\/em> were the defining moments of my life\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cActually, my professional life took a U-t<\/u>urn with the film Tumbbad<\/em>, a critically acclaimed flick, which threw up a window of opportunities to work closely with the celeb directors, like Anil Rahi Barve, Anand Gandhi and well-consummated actors like Shohum Shah, Deepak Damle, Mohammad Samad and so on,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was indeed challenging yet a great learning experience for me to visually recreate the true characters through the magic of nimble fingers, especially those of the grandmother and Hastar, focussing more on prosthetic effects and artistic vision. The visual\u00a0 impact left an indelible imprint on the minds of cinephiles,\u201d Gurpreet recalls with a tinge of trepidation.<\/p>\n The Sangrur sculptor Gurpreet Dhuri is quick to add that he had been lucky enough to have the opportunities to travel across country to showcase his amazing sculpting skills. Silicone and other sculptures made by Gurpreet Dhuri have been put up at various prominent, places, including Jantar Mantar<\/strong> and Hawa Mahal<\/strong> in Jaipur, Bikaner Museum, Sadda Pind<\/strong> in Amritsar, Rock Garden<\/strong> in Chandigarh, Ajmer Museum<\/strong>, Bhagat Singh Museum<\/strong> in Khatkar Kalan, Fateh Prakash Palace Museum<\/strong> in Chittorgarh, Darshan Museum<\/strong> in Pune, Swami Chinmayanand Ashram<\/strong> in Powai, T2 International Airport<\/strong> in Mumbai, and Andaz Hotel<\/strong> in Aerocity, New Delhi and elsewhere in the country. Some of his sculptures have been prominently displayed at the Birsa Munda Museum<\/strong> and the Attari-Wagah Joint Checkpost<\/strong> (JCP) that the inquisitive visitors from home and abroad never miss to view.<\/p>\n Gurpreet has created images of the who\u2019s who of various spectrums, including martyr Bhagat Singh<\/strong>, former Maharaja of Patiala Yadavindra Singh<\/strong>, and social reformer and educatonist Savitribai Phule<\/strong>, former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra\u00a0Singh<\/strong>, creator of historic Rock Garden Nek Chand<\/strong>, and rapper Sidhu Moosewala<\/strong> and many more. The couple is currently working on a portrait of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha<\/strong>, a prominent revolutionary from the state of Punjab.<\/p>\n When asked to name the person who identified and inspired the sculptor in him, Gurdeep shoots a beatific beam and says, \u201cThe works of Stan Winston<\/strong>, the pioneer of modern special effects, known for his ability and acumen in bringing his lifeless creatures breathe life on screen have inspired me greatly. Winston has inspired a generation of artists in the specific genre. He was the driving force behind the big-ticket films, such as Jurassic Park and Edward Scissorhands.\u201d<\/p>\nSculptor Wife, a Great Support System\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBollywood Projects\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dhuri\u2019s Sculpting Skills Transcend Bollywood<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p>\nBusts and life-size Images of Important People\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/div>\nWho is his inspiration?<\/strong><\/h2>\n