Using a distinct technique, sculptor Venkatachalapathi is able to breathe life into his sculptures and by capturing his life’s journey in words and pictures, he has produced a rare book, which is of great inspiration to several young artists, writer and critic Shamsundar Bidarkundi has said.
He was speaking at the re-release of Jakanachari award winner and sculptor Venkatachalapathi’s autobiography, Nanna Jeevana Shilpa (My life’s sculpture), at a programme organised by Kala Mandala in Dharwad on Wednesday.
Mr. Bidarkundi said that the reason why the sculptures of great personalities made by Venkatachalapathi looked life like is that he did a thorough study not only of the person but also of history before venturing into making the sculpture.
