Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsAs many as 64 sculptures intended to spread the message of sustainable development and sculpted by eminent sculptors from across the country are going to be the cynosure of all eyes at Shilparamam during the forthcoming XI Conference of Parties (CoP) to be held in city from October 1 to 19.The sculptures were carved out by 38 sculptors, including 15 from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal (7), Gujarat (5), Karnataka (3), Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi (2 each), Assam, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Chhattisgarh (1 each). These sculptures were made of stone, junk material and terracotta.Special Chief Secretary for Tourism and Culture Chandana Khan said that apart from these sculptures, a big diversity wall of nearly 65 feet length constructed at the entrance of the sculpture park and a big statue of Gulliver of nearly 70 feet length is nearing completion for recreation of children. With Shilparamam acting as the focal point of culture for CoP-11 delegates, the Sculpture Park will highlight art pieces based on biodiversity. The sculpture park is going to be inaugurated on Friday by Minister for Tourism and Culture Vatti Vasanth Kumar. She said that sculpture park proposes to enhance the cultural space which Shilparamam represents and the park would be a blend of biodiversity and art, which is a rare combination. The park will draw people’s attention to biodiversity, while giving artists a wonderful platform to express themselves.The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 40 lakh for imparting training to the artisans and staff of Shilparamam and Night bazaar in connection with the CoP-11.first published:September 21, 2012, 09:37 ISTlast updated:September 21, 2012, 09:37 IST
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As many as 64 sculptures intended to spread the message of sustainable development and sculpted by eminent sculptors from across the country are going to be the cynosure of all eyes at Shilparamam during the forthcoming XI Conference of Parties (CoP) to be held in city from October 1 to 19.
The sculptures were carved out by 38 sculptors, including 15 from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal (7), Gujarat (5), Karnataka (3), Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi (2 each), Assam, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Chhattisgarh (1 each). These sculptures were made of stone, junk material and terracotta.
Special Chief Secretary for Tourism and Culture Chandana Khan said that apart from these sculptures, a big diversity wall of nearly 65 feet length constructed at the entrance of the sculpture park and a big statue of Gulliver of nearly 70 feet length is nearing completion for recreation of children. With Shilparamam acting as the focal point of culture for CoP-11 delegates, the Sculpture Park will highlight art pieces based on biodiversity. The sculpture park is going to be inaugurated on Friday by Minister for Tourism and Culture Vatti Vasanth Kumar. She said that sculpture park proposes to enhance the cultural space which Shilparamam represents and the park would be a blend of biodiversity and art, which is a rare combination. The park will draw people’s attention to biodiversity, while giving artists a wonderful platform to express themselves.The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 40 lakh for imparting training to the artisans and staff of Shilparamam and Night bazaar in connection with the CoP-11.
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