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C. G. Prince

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C. G. Prince
സി ജി പ്രിൻസ്
Born(1961-05-25)25 May 1961
Died (aged 62)
Alma materSt. Thomas College, Thrissur
Occupation(s)Sculptor, Writer
Years active1990 – present
AwardsOlympus Camera Award

C. G. Prince (born 25 May 1961) is an Indian sculptor, based in Kerala. His Birds from my moms Kitchen Cupboard[1] is a well received series.[2] He is also known as a poet and documentary filmmaker,[3] He graduated in BA English literature & History from St. Thomas College, Thrissur Prince crafted a huge elephant of steel in the Nehru Park, Thrissur.[4] The elephant is a main attraction of the Nehru park; it is about 16 feet high and cost a high amount.,[5][6] Prince has also made some notable documentary films like Naadodi Nomad on Dr. Chummar Choondal;[3] the documentary on Chummar Choondal throws light on his invaluable contributions in promoting folk art forms. He has done the painting with drip method in the 1000 sqft canvas titled "Flowers for children" to support the children those who affected flood in kerala 2018 [7]

Exhibitions

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  • 2000- Don Bosco Boys Town, Karen Nairobi, Kenya
  • 2015- Kerala Sangeeta Nataka academy Solo Exhibition Paintings & Sculptures
  • 2008- Robert Thomas- Galaxy international, USA
  • 2005- Sister of St. Augustine, Kenya

Work Collections at

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Don Bosco Boy's Town, Karen Nairobi Kanya
Dr. Rick Lippin USA & Robert Thomas- Galaxy international USA
Kokin- Ryu Souke Myabi- Daike' Japanese Traditional Drum Group, Tokyo Japan
Sister of St. Augustine Kanya

References

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  1. ^ "Birds of the same feather". Bangalore Mirror.
  2. ^ Bureau, Thrissur (25 June 2012). "Sculpting birds in steel". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b "In memory of a folklorist". The Hindu. 3 March 2006 – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. ^ Staff Reporter (7 September 2015). "Children throng renovated Nehru Park in Thrissur". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ^ "Nehru park thrissur location - entrance tickets and attractions of the park". 2 October 2017.
  6. ^ c g Prince (10 September 2015). "Birth of a Jumbo" – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Artistic flights of fancy". The Hindu. 2 October 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
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