Sudarsan Pattnaik
Sculptor specializing in sand art
Born
April 15th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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A prominent sculptor specializing in sand art, achieved international recognition through participation in various sand sculpture competitions. Founded the International Sand Art Festival in Puri, India, promoting the art form and encouraging young artists. Created numerous sculptures depicting social messages, cultural themes, and environmental awareness. Established a sand art school to teach aspiring artists the intricate techniques of sand sculpting.
Won multiple awards at international sand sculpture competitions
Established the International Sand Art Festival in Puri
Created a sand sculpture of 9/11 in New York City
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