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National Art Award Winners Use Their Work to Highlight Community Issues
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:39 PM
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Durgesh Prajapati and Reppandee Lepcha, recipients of a prestigious national art award, are channeling their creative talents to bring attention to pressing community concerns.
Durgesh Prajapati and Reppandee Lepcha have been honored with a national art award for their outstanding contributions to contemporary Indian art. The award, presented by the Ministry of Culture, recognizes artists who excel in both technical skill and social relevance.
In a series of recent exhibitions, the duo has focused on local community issues such as environmental degradation, gender inequality, and rural poverty. Their installations combine mixed media, sculpture, and interactive elements to engage viewers and provoke discussion.
Art critics and community leaders have noted that the pair’s work has sparked dialogue among residents and policymakers alike, demonstrating how creative expression can serve as a catalyst for social change.
In a series of recent exhibitions, the duo has focused on local community issues such as environmental degradation, gender inequality, and rural poverty. Their installations combine mixed media, sculpture, and interactive elements to engage viewers and provoke discussion.
Art critics and community leaders have noted that the pair’s work has sparked dialogue among residents and policymakers alike, demonstrating how creative expression can serve as a catalyst for social change.