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| Home > Materials Of Sculpture > Sand Sculptures
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 Sand sculpture, like any other kind of sculptures can be of any shape, size or form. It can include the above things- a castle, or created in a human, animal, plant or a fantasy form. In India, sand sculptures originated in Orissa, but later on became familiar in all parts of country. As this art was not evolved from many years, it didn`t have any historical references. Although not historically proved, the origin of this art is found in the Orissan myths.Sometimes even coloured sand is also used to create sculpture, as in Luilang of China. In making sand sculptures, the goal was to create structures that appear as an artistic example. Now, many artists have got engaged to prepare sand sculptures in India and such sand sculptures are displayed in large sizes and in complex structures. Sudarsan Pattnaik is the pioneer in Indian Sand Sculpture.
Sudarsan Pattnaik :
There are only few artists who were able to leave their footprints on sands. And the pioneering name in them is Sudarsan Pattnaik. He is from Orissa. He has got magical fingers, which are full of unlimited potentials. And with the wish of creating some thing new on sand, he has reached to the top level. Due to his excellent talent, he has traveled to many countries like London, France, Scotland, China, Holand, Singapore, Denmark and Italy.
His art is appreciated by many artists from abroad. For his attractive sand sculpture, now he has got a fame of an international artist. In the World Master`s Sand Sculpture Championship held at Italy in July 2001- he participated in it for representing India and received 3rd prize as became first Indian to win it.
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