Mahabalipuram

The Descent of the Ganges at Mahabalipuram is one of Nanditha Krishna’s favourite works of art. This huge carving, with animals, people and gods living together in harmony, has inspired her to develop programmes to save our forests and rivers from being destroyed. She knows a lot about the culture and heritage of Tamil Nadu, and she has written many books about art, religion and the environment.

Venkatesh spent a long time studying the art of the Kurumba people of Tamil Nadu. He learnt how to adapt their traditional paintings onto different media like paper, cloth, glass and canvas, and he also trained many young Kurumba artists. He has created posters, models and exhibitions to raise awareness about environmental issues, and has illustrated several books on art, culture and nature, including many activity books for children.