During the 122. Episode Mann Ki Baat on Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged a wooden craftsman based on Uttarakhand, Jeevan Joshi, despite his determination, although he suffered. The Prime Minister described an artist based in Haldwan as his desire to fly high despite permanent challenges due to a highly infectious disease that affected his leg, which made it difficult to walk.
“In this fight, Jeevan gave birth to a unique art form called baguette. He creates beautiful artifacts using a dry bark falling from Borovice,” Modi said.
“Each of its creations carries the smell of Uttarakhand. Pieces of wood sometimes turn into the folk instruments of the mountains, while sometimes they carry the soul of the Himalayas,” he said.
“His work is not just art, it’s devotion,” Modi added.
PM, then accumulates the praise of the artist, concluded that artists like Jeevan Joshi “remind us that no matter what circumstances are, if intentions are strong, nothing is impossible.”
“It’s called Jeevan, and he really showed us the real meaning of life.”
Who is Jeevan Chandra
Joshi, a qualified craftsman from Kathgharia, Haldwani, received the Kala Sadhak Samman Award in 2021. This prestigious prize is awarded to artists who have contributed significantly to traditional art and crafts. This was introduced to him by the late Mohan of the Lok Sanskriti Kala and Viguan Sansthan. Jeevan Joshi has worked in Woodcraft for more than 20 years and created beautiful works of art by carving the bark of pine, known locally as a baguette.
Contributions and training
Joshi created not only art, but also trained children and young people in Woodcraft. His efforts helped maintain traditional art alive and growing. Cultural expert Gaurishankar Kandpal said that the prize was a proud moment for Jeevan Joshi and strengthened his morality. In 2018, Joshi also received a senior scholarship from the Center for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the Ministry of Culture.
Exhibitions and prices
Joshi took part in exhibitions organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology. He organized successful exhibitions in Lucknow (2018) and Kalcata (2019). The Central District Industries was awarded it with the Utkrist Shilpi Award. Hemant Joshi, a president of the award -winning organization, appreciated Jeevan’s determination and said that Kala Sadhak Samman deserved.
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