Social Notion in the Artistic Execution of Manas Kumar Sahoo's Sand Animation

Manas Kumar Sahoo is a well-known sand sculptor and animator of India, was born in a traditional family of Odisha. From childhood, he was very much fascinated with education and wants to acquire a unique position. His artistic skills through sand art and sand animation have provided his artistic position on the real ground and he becomes a young star in the Odishan art scenario. This study explores his artistic journey to open-up his artistic vision and responses to society. This paper focuses on his sand animation and explored his unique way of presentation/ performance. It also deals his methodological process to know his methods of execution a body of artworks. Via adopting qualitative methodology, this paper highlights his artistic journey and sensibility for the sake of society.