Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj’s latest work is a bust of the late legendary actor Ambareesh, which is being installed at his birth place, Doddarasinakere near Mandya. Villagers and fans of the late actor had requested Arun to sculpt the bust in memory of Ambareesh, who passed away in November 2018. Speaking to us, Arun said, “I was actually nervous, as not many will get the offer to sculpt a bust of a famous personality. When I got this offer from his fans, I wanted to make it look as realistic as possible, or else it would have left his fans disappointed. They wanted the bust within 10 days of his passing, but since lot of creativity was needed, I asked for more time, to which they immediately agreed. Schist stone, the same rock used even in Belur and Halebidu, has been used to sculpt the bust. As most of his fans were impressed with the sitting portrait of Ambareesh that is in front of his samadhi, I took inspiration from it. The bust is around three feet high and weighs 700 kgs.”
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