BHUBANESWAR: The Konark Sun Temple’s iconic wheel and intricate structure, fantastically sculpted on sand by the world over famed artist Sudarsan Patnaik at an tournament in Japan, has earned him accolades from other quarters. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday was all praises of Sudarsan’s artwork.
Though the 41-year-old Sudarsan has been creating sand arts in regular intervals within the nation and in a foreign country, the Konark artwork, sculpted on Wednesday mesmerized the guests at the global sand artwork museum at Tottori in Japan. The artwork’s pictures became a large hit on social media with folks from internationally greeting Sudarsan for the artwork, which created an phantasm of being the actual Konark wheel.
“Appreciate @sudarsansand for beautiful illustration of famous Konark wheel via his sand artwork in Japan. The sculptural wonder is greatest representative of Odisha’s craftsmanship & artistry expressed during the language of stone,” Naveen tweeted on Friday.
“Renowned sand artist @sudarsansand showcases Odisha's most effective UNESCO World Heritage Site - the magnificent Konark Sun Temple at the #SandArtExhibition, Japan & we will't lend a hand however respect the intricate detailing,” learn a tweet from the official handle of Odisha tourism department. Various dignitaries, including New York-based famous fashion clothier Bibhu Mohapatra took to the social media and congratulated Sudarsan, a Padma Shri awardee.
Sudarsan, who returned from Japan on Friday, mentioned the Konark artwork is his highest paintings thus far. “I was overwhelmed to see guests’ appreciation in Japan. It was my longstanding want to project Konark in international marketplace. Since the artwork can be displayed within the museum for a yr, Odisha tourism will get a spice up via Konark,” Sudarsan mentioned.
Sudarsan mentioned he set to work at the artwork on March 20 and completed it on March 27. Sudarsan labored for nearly 8 to 10 hours to complete the 6-ft-high and 20-ft-long sand artwork. At least 20 other sculptors from other in another country nations participated within the exhibition.
Though the 41-year-old Sudarsan has been creating sand arts in regular intervals within the nation and in a foreign country, the Konark artwork, sculpted on Wednesday mesmerized the guests at the global sand artwork museum at Tottori in Japan. The artwork’s pictures became a large hit on social media with folks from internationally greeting Sudarsan for the artwork, which created an phantasm of being the actual Konark wheel.
“Appreciate @sudarsansand for beautiful illustration of famous Konark wheel via his sand artwork in Japan. The sculptural wonder is greatest representative of Odisha’s craftsmanship & artistry expressed during the language of stone,” Naveen tweeted on Friday.
Appreciate @sudarsansand for beautiful illustration of famous Konark wheels via his #SandArt in Japan. The sc… https://t.co/VPw15SQJlE
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) 1553845739000“Renowned sand artist @sudarsansand showcases Odisha's most effective UNESCO World Heritage Site - the magnificent Konark Sun Temple at the #SandArtExhibition, Japan & we will't lend a hand however respect the intricate detailing,” learn a tweet from the official handle of Odisha tourism department. Various dignitaries, including New York-based famous fashion clothier Bibhu Mohapatra took to the social media and congratulated Sudarsan, a Padma Shri awardee.
Renowned sand artist @sudarsand showcases Odisha's most effective UNESCO World Heritage Site - the magnificent Konark Sun Tem… https://t.co/GE5Z4waFKo
— Odisha Tourism (@odisha_tourism) 1553758825000Sudarsan, who returned from Japan on Friday, mentioned the Konark artwork is his highest paintings thus far. “I was overwhelmed to see guests’ appreciation in Japan. It was my longstanding want to project Konark in international marketplace. Since the artwork can be displayed within the museum for a yr, Odisha tourism will get a spice up via Konark,” Sudarsan mentioned.
Sudarsan mentioned he set to work at the artwork on March 20 and completed it on March 27. Sudarsan labored for nearly 8 to 10 hours to complete the 6-ft-high and 20-ft-long sand artwork. At least 20 other sculptors from other in another country nations participated within the exhibition.
Sudarsan Patnaik's Konark sand art wins applause
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