Coimbatore Artist Uses Sunlight and Magnifying Glass to Create Jallikattu Art

UMD Raja from Coimbatore innovatively uses sunlight and a magnifying glass to create a Jallikattu-themed art piece.


Coimbatore: Celebrating Pongal, UMD Raja, a jewelry designer from Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore, has brought an artistic innovation to the fore. He has created a unique Jallikattu-themed artwork using sunlight focused through a magnifying glass.

This creative technique involves harnessing sunlight to etch the intricate details of Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport, onto a surface. Raja's art piece highlights the ingenuity of local artists in blending traditional themes with unconventional art methods. This artwork not only commemorates the Pongal festival but also showcases the potential of combining art with natural elements to celebrate cultural heritage.

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