A journey through the life of artist Kisalay Vora is an interesting and complex one traversing the fields of different visual media to culminate in a career marked by achievements in diverse fields. Citing art, literature and music as his primary influences, Kisalay’s artistic self-sought expression from the age of five, when he began drawing with charcoals on walls opposite his family home at Mandvi, a small town in Kutch, Gujarat.

“As a visualiser and a person who is always inspired by kinetic energy, it is impossible for me to overlook everyday elements, materials, movements and mediums (sound, dance, indoor and outdoor spaces, symbols from everyday life) and continue my dialogue with creative expressions.”

By the age of 26 he was credited with having created the tallest sculpture in stainless steel and the largest mural amongst others in Mumbai. He is also considered a pioneer in Public Art in Mumbai since way back in 1996. He latest Public Art initiative is a national art movement called The Heal Project to create awareness and bring people’s attention to the state of the city trees. 

The artist lives and works out of Mumbai, India.