Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has become the first Indian to receive the prestigious Fred Darrington Sand Master Award for his outstanding contributions to sand art.
Key Highlights
- The Fred Darrington Sand Master Award was presented during the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival in Dorset, England.
- Pattnaik created a 10-foot-high sculpture of Lord Ganesha carrying the message of “World Peace” in the festival.
- The award holds special significance this year as it commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of legendary British sculptor Fred Darrington.
- Sudarshan Pattnaik is a Padma Shri awardee from Odisha.
- The Sandworld exhibition at Lodmoor Park, known for its massive, detailed sand sculptures created using just sand and water, features works from artists across the world.
(Source: AIR)
