Artist duo set for record books after constructing largest-ever paper quilling dolls
~Artists Lavanya Nallamalli and Bhagyashri Deshpande create master piece using paper strips, fabric glue and varnish; project supported by Hobby Ideas
~Named Vanmayi and Vernica, the dolls to give out social message
Chennai, February 27, 2016: Artist duo Lavanya Nallamalli and Bhagyashri Deshpande are set to make it into the Indian Book of Records, having built two life-sized dolls, the largest such built in the country, using the ancient art of paper quilling. Paper quilling is an art that dates back to the 15th century Renaissance era and is characterized by its use of materials limited to just paper strips, fabric glue and varnish. The project was supported by Pidilite’s Hobby Ideas, a premium chain of art, craft and hobby stores, which supplied the artists with fabric glue.
Nallamalli, a resident of Chennai, and Deshpande from Mumbai used paper quilling to construct two three-dimensional dolls, each five feet tall and attired differently in Traditional Bridal and Rainbow colours. In all, it took the artists 1000 man hours, 20,000 paper strips of 3mm size for the traditional doll, 15500 paper strips of 5mm & 1500 strips of 3mm for the Rainbow doll, 120 bottles of 80 ml each of fabric glue and an endless amount of passion to build the two dolls. They have applied to the Indian Book of Records seeking recognition for their remarkable accomplishment.
The dolls named as Vanmayi, Traditional Bridal Doll and Vernica, Rainbow Doll will also give out the social messages. Vernica holds globe in hands together with "GO GREEN" message on top of Globe to convey "GO GREEN AND MAKE LIFE COLOURFUL” resembling rainbow colors used in doll. Whereas Vanmayi has a book in her hands to convey "EDUCATION IS REAL WEALTH AND NOT THE DOWRY".
The artists, Lavanya Nallamalli and Bhagyashri Deshpande, said: “It is extremely satisfying to see our work of art and the passion we poured into it being applauded and appreciated. Paper quilling is a unique and ancient art and we feel privileged to be its torchbearers. Hopefully, our accomplishment and the exhibition stir enough interest to inspire budding artists to take up this art. It would be a privilege to pass it on to the next generation. We are extremely grateful to Hobby Ideas for their support.”
Mr. Rahul Sinha, President- Sales & Marketing - CPASF, Pidilite Industries Limited, said,“We are delighted to associate with Lavanya & Bhagyashri who have done a spectacular job of creating a true work of art. We believe we have a responsibility to support our local artists and hopefully by helping Lavanya and Bhagyashri bring their art to life, we can play a part in inspiring the next generation of budding artists as well.”
