Mohammad Iqbal

Mohammad Iqbal is a contemporary sculptor from Kashmir whose practice is rooted in the physicality of material and the enduring presence of stone. His work emerges through a process of carving, shaping, and responding to the natural character of the medium, where each sculpture reflects a dialogue between artist and material.

He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, a discipline that laid the foundation for his engagement with form, structure, and spatial understanding. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive sculptural language, working extensively with stone through his independent practice and his venture, Dangroo Stones, where craftsmanship meets artistic exploration.

Alongside his studio practice, he has contributed significantly to art education, with over a decade of teaching experience at institutions such as Delhi Public School Srinagar and GD Goenka School. He has also served as a sculpture instructor at the Institute of Music & Fine Arts, University of Kashmir, where he shared his technical expertise and material understanding with emerging artists.

His work has been exhibited widely across national platforms, including participation in multiple National Art Exhibitions organized by Lalit Kala Akademi, as well as curated exhibitions at the Jehangir Art Gallery. He has been an active participant in numerous national and international stone carving camps, from Gujarat and Maharashtra to Ladakh and Srinagar, continuously engaging with diverse sculptural traditions and techniques.

Iqbal’s contributions have been recognized through awards and scholarships, including honors from the Jammu & Kashmir Cultural Academy and the Lalit Kala Akademi. His works are part of significant collections across India and abroad, including institutions such as Bharat Bhawan Bhopal, Kala Kendra Jammu, and various cultural academies and public spaces.

As a resident artist at HunarGaah, he brings a deeply tactile and process-oriented approach to art, encouraging artists to engage directly with materials and understand form through making. His practice stands as a testament to the enduring strength of sculpture—where ideas are not only imagined, but carved into existence.