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| occupation = Sand Artist, Sculptor | | occupation = Sand Artist, Sculptor | ||
| yearsactive = 2010–present | | yearsactive = 2010–present | ||
| knownfor = Sand | | knownfor = Sand sculptures on social, cultural, and environmental themes | ||
| website = [https:// | | website = [https://share.google/3mazqGbUTVSu2wEAa Official Website] | ||
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==Early Career== | ==Early Career== | ||
Madhurendra began his artistic journey at a young age by crafting sculptures with clay and sand. Over time, he developed a | Madhurendra began his artistic journey at a young age by crafting sculptures with clay and sand. Over time, he developed a style of large-scale sand art installations focusing on social messages and national themes. His works often depict national leaders, deities, and global issues like environmental protection, women empowerment, and voter awareness. He has also created pieces on natural disasters, drug prevention, and government welfare schemes. | ||
==Awards and Achievements== | ==Awards and Achievements== | ||
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* Bharat Gaurav Samman (2025) | * Bharat Gaurav Samman (2025) | ||
* Bihar Gaurav Smita Award (2024) | * Bihar Gaurav Smita Award (2024) | ||
* Featured in the book | * Featured in the book Bihar Ke Mahan Hastiyan (2023) | ||
* International Sand Art Festival Winner, Odisha (2019) | * International Sand Art Festival Winner, Odisha (2019) | ||
* Global Bihar Excellence Award (2019) | * Global Bihar Excellence Award (2019) | ||
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==Major Works and Themes== | ==Major Works and Themes== | ||
* 2012 – 40 ft high sand tribute to martyrs in Punjab | * 2012 – 40 ft high sand tribute to martyrs in Punjab | ||
* 2018–2019 – International Sand Art Festival, Konark ( | * 2018–2019 – International Sand Art Festival, Konark (award winner) | ||
* 2019 – Voter Awareness Sand Art, Bihar | * 2019 – Voter Awareness Sand Art, Bihar | ||
* 2025 – 20 ft sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi made from 50 tons of sand | * 2025 – 20 ft sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi made from 50 tons of sand | ||
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==National Participation== | ==National Participation== | ||
Madhurendra has participated in | Madhurendra has participated in major sand art events across India, including cultural festivals in Odisha, Punjab, Bihar, and Varanasi. His sand installations have been featured at government campaigns and social awareness programs. | ||
==International Participation== | ==International Participation== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://share.google/3mazqGbUTVSu2wEAa Official Website – Portfolio] | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ce5est4BM/ Facebook – Madhurendra Kumar] | * [https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ce5est4BM/ Facebook – Madhurendra Kumar] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JfL4Pc6o4/ Facebook Video – Madhurendra Kumar] | * [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JfL4Pc6o4/ Facebook Video – Madhurendra Kumar] | ||