Born in Shillong in 1955, Prithpal Singh Ladi pursued his studies in sculpture at MS University, Baroda His artistic expression often delves into the realm of the eccentric, showcasing a distinctive penchant for the unconventional Ladi’s sculptures are imbued with a peculiar sense of humour, effortlessly transitioning between the mundane and the fantastical, or from the overt to the implied Notwithstanding, certain pieces such as “Wishing Well” and an untitled sculpture depicting a man engrossed in reading within his bathtub demonstrate a more straightforward form of realism prevalent in his oeuvre

Throughout his career, Ladi received accolades including the National Award from Lalit Kala Akademi in 1981, the Gujarat Lalit Kala Akademi Awards in 1978 and 1988, and the inaugural Bendre Husain Award in 1989 He was also a recipient of numerous scholarships, notably attending the Ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris from 1981 to 1982 Additionally, Ladi imparted his expertise as a sculpture instructor at the School of Architecture in Ahmedabad and NIFT in New Delhi

His notable exhibitions include a solo showcase at Jehangir Art Gallery, supported by RPG, in 1996, participation in the 8th Asian Biennale in Dhaka, representation at Contemporary Indian Art in Peru in 1998, and inclusion in Edge of the Century in New Delhi in 1999 Further exhibitions encompass a solo display at Gallery Goethe, supported by Kulturreferat, in Munich in 2000, “See Through,” an exhibition in glass at the British Council in New Delhi in 2001, and showcases in galleries such as Muller and Plate in Munich in 2002 His miniature works also garnered attention in New York