Thiruvananthapuram: Artist C Douglas and sculptor N N Rimzon will receive Raja Ravi Varma award for 2023 and 2024 respectively. The award was announced by culture minister P C Vishnunadh on Tuesday. The honour carries a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, a citation and a sculpture designed by Kanayi Kunhiraman.Douglas is an artist associated with the Madras art movement. The jury observed that he embraced a universal humanist vision and style that rose above regional priorities. The jury also noted that Douglas’s work in contemporary Indian painting has been marked by long-standing and experimental artistic practice.Rimzon has presented a wide range of works at major exhibitions in India and abroad, making notable contributions to sculpture and contemporary art. The jury also said that he has had a strong influence on artists across generations.His enigmatic and symbolic sculptures in metal, fibreglass and stone have earned international acclaim. In recent years, his drawings too have been discussed with equal seriousness.
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