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Sand Artist Madhurendra Kumar Crafts BRICS 2026 Leaders' Portraits on Canvas of Sand in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 09:48 PM
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Madhurendra Kumar, a sand artist from Bihar, has sculpted sand portraits of the leaders attending BRICS 2026, embedding a 'Welcome to India‑BRICS 2026' peace message.
Madhurendra Kumar, a renowned sand artist based in Bihar, unveiled a unique sand installation ahead of the BRICS 2026 summit. The artwork, created on a large sand canvas, features detailed likenesses of the heads of state expected to attend the gathering, including representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Each portrait is rendered with meticulous precision, using fine grains of sand to capture facial features and attire. The central motif bears the inscription "Welcome to India‑BRICS 2026," accompanied by a universal peace symbol, underscoring the artist's intent to promote harmony among the participating nations.
The piece has drawn attention from local officials and cultural bodies, who praised the fusion of traditional sand art with contemporary diplomatic themes. Organisers of the summit have acknowledged the work as a creative expression of India's hospitality and its commitment to fostering global cooperation.
While the installation is temporary, Kumar plans to document the artwork through high‑resolution photography and share it across social media platforms, aiming to reach an international audience and highlight India's rich artistic heritage.
The sand portrait stands as a reminder that cultural initiatives can complement diplomatic engagements, offering a visual narrative of unity as the BRICS leaders converge in India later this year.
Each portrait is rendered with meticulous precision, using fine grains of sand to capture facial features and attire. The central motif bears the inscription "Welcome to India‑BRICS 2026," accompanied by a universal peace symbol, underscoring the artist's intent to promote harmony among the participating nations.
The piece has drawn attention from local officials and cultural bodies, who praised the fusion of traditional sand art with contemporary diplomatic themes. Organisers of the summit have acknowledged the work as a creative expression of India's hospitality and its commitment to fostering global cooperation.
While the installation is temporary, Kumar plans to document the artwork through high‑resolution photography and share it across social media platforms, aiming to reach an international audience and highlight India's rich artistic heritage.
The sand portrait stands as a reminder that cultural initiatives can complement diplomatic engagements, offering a visual narrative of unity as the BRICS leaders converge in India later this year.