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R. Mani
Born: 1965
From: Mahabalipuram in South India.
Specialization: TRADITIONAL Indian GODS AND GODESS , Sculptures from world famous Khajurao ( Erotic temple ) and Modern Art.
MATERIAL USED—Sandstone , Granite and Soft stone.
Mani was brought up surrounded by art. His father, Dhruva Pratap was a well-known sculptor and maintained and restored the sculptures of the famous Konark Temple in South India, passing on his skills to his son.
Holder of two awards from the President of India, he is especially well known for his Buddha sculptures. He imbues his Buddha faces with such serenity and a sense of blissfulness that it’s no surprise they are used by so many to assist in deep meditation in some of the leading meditation centres around the world. His intricate Goddess figures are equally revered and he has exhibited his work both in Germany and the USA. |
| Sandstone Buddha In Getting Ready R .Mani Workshop |
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K Ravi
Born: 1973
From: Salem, Tamilnadu.
Specialization: Traditional Indian Gods and Goddesses, ornamental doors, artistically carved interior decorative furniture such as coffee tables, arches for doors, and various other special articles.
Material Used: Wood.
Ravi completed his education in engineering but was drawn more to sculpting and decided to join his father, Mr. Swamy. He specializes in woodwork, making stunning figures of gods and goddess such as Kali, Durga, Laxmi and many of the different postures of Ganesha. He also produces ornamental doors used in various temples in South India as well doors of some of the affluent family bungalows in south India.
In 2014 he was awarded theMaster Craftsman Award by the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Ms Jayalalitha and recently was invited to France by the Indian Consulate to work on the Indian temple there. |
Wooden Door Getting Ready in K Ravi Workshop |
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Ram Kumar
Born: 1988
From: Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Specialization: Sculptures based on Indian and Tibetan Gods and Goddesses.
Following on from his father Mr. Hanuman and grandfather, both accomplished artists in their time, Ram has continued the family tradition. Working predominantly with semi-precious stones, his work focuses on Tibetan Buddha figures and such Indian gods as Ganesha, Shiva, Buddha, Laxmi and Tibetan Tara. His sculptures radiate grace and elegance as he mixes his art with some very high-grade semi-precious gemstones such as labradorite, tiger’s eye, rose quartz and Quartz Crystal.
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Raw Labradorite in Ram Kumar’s Workshop For Making Sculpture |
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