Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is proud to present a showcase of four works by leading sculptors from India and the Indian diaspora community in Australia at this year’s exhibition, which opens on Friday 17 October along the 2km Bondi beach to Tamarama beach coastal walk.

The Indian Showcase features: Shovin Bhatacharjee (Cosmic Eye), Niharika Hukku (Shrine), Professor Latika Katt (1948 – 2025) (Evolution), and Dr Subodh Kerkar (Pandurang).

Artist Niharika Hukku has exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi three times since 2016, and was selected for the Indian Showcase in both 2024 and 2025. Niharika Hukku said: “As an Indian who immigrated to Australia 15 years ago, it’s been incredibly encouraging to be accepted into a show as significant as Sculpture by the Sea. Being part of the Indian Showcase has been a nod to my heritage, and it’s been lovely to connect with the very gifted visiting artists from India.”

David Handley AM, Founding CEO and Artistic Director of Sculpture by the Sea, said “We are delighted to have a focus on artists from India for the second time as we continue to build our relations with Indian artists, many of whom have a very different aesthetic to artists from other countries, adding so much to the exhibition.”

A highlight of this year’s exhibition is ‘Cosmic Eye’ by Shovin Bhattacharjee. From New Delhi, Bhattacharjee’s sculpture will be in Tamarama Park overlooking the Tamarama beach. Its highly polished stainless steel form is transformed by red lights at night, inviting introspection and connection with humanity’s cosmic journey.

On arriving in Sydney Shovin Bhattacharjee said “It’s a wonderful feeling to return to Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, with my artwork Cosmic Eye. This sculpture reflects my exploration of balance, movement, and energy — concepts that resonate beautifully with the rhythm of the sea and the expanse of the sky at Bondi. Exhibiting here is always a deeply inspiring experience, where art, nature, and the public connect in a truly harmonious way.”

The Indian Showcase is possible due to the support of the Howarth Foundation, the Centre for Australia-India Relations, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and the India Council for Cultural Relations in Australia, all of which work to facilitate greater collaboration and engagement between Australia and India.

The showcase of sculptures by Indian artists joins over 90 sculptures from 13 countries on Sydney’s breathtaking 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2025, the world’s largest annual free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition, running from 17 October – 3 November.