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STONE CARVINGS by Master Sculptors Rabi Narayan Sahoo and Surya Narayan Sahoo in Tenali stone , Granite , Marble , Red Stone , Green Stone, White Stone _ JAMAAT continues with our commitment to promote master folk artists , and we are delighted to now show master sculptors of stone carvings . The stone carving tradition in India is one of the richest in the world and began in the 3rd century with the patronage of the Mauryas . Different kinds of stones are widely found all over India , and they are therefore a popular material for architecture and sculpture . Most of the fine stone carvings are around religion and have followed themes from Hindusim , Buddhism and Jainism . The Hindu temples of Ellora , Elephanta , Khajurao , Madurai and Mahaballipuram , the Sun temple in Konark ; Buddhist Stupas of Sanchi and the Jain temples of Mt Abu are fine examples of spectacular stone carvings in India . Different types of stone like granite , marble , sandstone , soapstone ,etc are used . Large blocks of stone are quarried and taken to the arts centre . The basic design is traced on the stone and it is given a crude shape .When the artist is ready to carve , he usually begins by knocking off large portions of the stone using a point chisel or a pitching tool . Most sculptors work rhythmically , turning the tool with each blow , so that the stone is removed quickely and evenly . This is the " roughing out" stage of the process Once the general shape of the carving is determined ,the sculptor uses finer tools to refine the figure . Finally , the carving is polished using sandpaper and sand cloth . The sculptors still follow the principle of the Shilpa Shastra { the ancient Sanskrit text } for icon making . Master sculptors Rabi Narayan Sahoo and younger brother Surya Narayan Sahoo have mastered this art under the guidance of their father and guru , Sudarshan Sahoo . They have found the Sudarshan Crafts Museum at Puri and Sudarshan Arts Village in Bhubaneshwar , Orissa, where they train about 50 young sculptors to become masters . This fine art in carving is this kept alive by this dedicated family. RABI NARAYAN SAHOO Born in June 1969 in Puri , Orissa , to Sudarshan Sahoo , the Padamshree and National Award winner . Rabi learnt stone carving fron his father/ guru and has been practicing this for over 20 years. Rabi's specially is recreating and reviving the ancient sculptures in different stones . He went to different parts of Japan to study ancient architecture and craftsmanship . He also went to Cambodia and Thailand to study the influence of Indian carvings on the Temple art of South East Asia . Rabi has carved murals of the buddha story for the Buddhist Peace Pagoda in Darleeling and worked on the Monumental Stone Gate erected in Orissa. Currently he is carving 3 stone murals on Datt- Parampara for the Rang-Avadhoot Temple at Matter , Gujarat. SURYA NARAYAN SAHOO Born in June 1971 , Surya was also initiated into the art of stone carvings from his father and guru , the world renowned Sudarshan Sahoo . He has mastered the art of carving in different stones . These are for homes , offices , as well as outdoors like gardens and public spaces . He worked on the Monumental Stone Gate at Barnei in Orissa and the largest monolith stone statue of Mahavir Jain . He is the master craftsman at the Sudarshan Arts village and trains several master stone carvers . Both brothers exhibit regularly with Paramparik Karigar art shows all over India and overseas . Besides having their own shows in Bombay and other parts of India and overseas .The list of buyers include many renowned industralists and corporate houses .
Show stsrts March 17th and continues till April 16th , 2010.
Pravina Mecklai _
Gallery
hours 11 am to 7 pm [ except Sundays ]
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