Dr. T. B. Solabakkanavar has his own credit of writing a new definition for the sculpture. He has proved that the sculpture is not an asset of the educated but also has its share for the illiterate. Solabakkanavar's art, which represented the majority of the labour class, is immortal. As a result of his attempt to introduce rural culture to the world, Shilpa Kala Kutir was established in Hulasogi village in 1992.
Through this Shilpa Kala Kutir, human-made sculptures, which are chiselled without intervention of machinery, have become an indication of contemporary art. They have been reflecting the costumes, weapons, and ornaments of the respective era.
After the art journey of Dr T. B. Solabakkanavar was ended in 2020, his son Rajaharsha Solabakkanavar is heading the Shilpa Kala Kutir as an art guide. This Kutir has carved over 15,000 artifacts. It has successfully completed many gardens across the country. It has got appreciation from the Government of Karnataka and various private organizations of the nation.
Under the guidance of Dr. T. B. Solabakkanavar and Rajaharsha T. Solabakkanavar, Shilpa Kala Kutir has carved major projects.
In 2001 Almatti Rock Garden (Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam Limited)
in 2002 Almatti Krishna Garden
in 2003 Almatti Lava-Kusha Garden
in 2004-05 Folklore Museum Bagalkot
in 2005 J.P. Park, Bengaluru
in 2006-07 Siddhagiri Museum, Kanherimath, Kolhapur
in 2008 Bareed Shahi Garden, Bidar
in 2009 Utsav Rock Garden, Gotgodi
in 2011 Rock Garden of Life History of Santa Sevalal, Suragondanakoppa, Banjara Development Authority, Honnali Taluka, Davanagere District
in 2013-14 Gram Sanskriti Udyan, Pune Municipal Corporation
in 2014-15 Isuru Freedom Struggle, Tax Denial Martyrs Memorial, Anjanapur, Shikaripura Taluk, Shivamogga District
in 2019-20 Shalmala Shilpavana, Chipagi, Sirsi
in 2019-20 Akkamahadevi Women University Jnanashakti Campus, Vijayapura
in 2019-22 Janapada Loka, Ramanagar(Under progress)
in 2018 Eco-friendly Park, Spiritual Memorial, Kaginele Development Authority, Haveri District
in 2018-21 Model Heritage Village, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development, Jakkur, Bengaluru
in 2021 Sangolli Rayanna Shourya Bhoomi, Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Development Authority, Bengaluru (Under progress)
in 2022 Davangere Smart City, Open Theater and Theme Park (Visual Art College Campus, Davangere) (Under progress)
Utsav Rock Garden Gotgodi, which was established under leadership of Dr T B Solabakkanavar, as representation of contemporary art tradition, in 2009, has bagged 8 world records like Limca Book of Records, India Book of Records, Records Sector (America), Records Holders Republic (London), Unique World Records, Amazing World Records, Assist World Records and Everest World Records (Nepal) and many more.
We aim to facilitate the next generation to feel the rich culture and heritage of our country.
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We are committed to present the bird-view of artifacts that imbibe our rich art culture, apart from carving beautiful and meaningful gardens in the country.
Art is an aesthetics combined with social responsibility
S.No. 46/1, Dhundsi Road, Gotagodi Village, Kamanahalli Post, Taluka: Shiggaon, District: Haveri, Karnataka-India
Mobile: +91-63601 35490
Email: info@shilpakalakutir.com
