Suresh Pandit

Description :

After experience of more than 10 years in the lap of Mother Nature at GIR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (Sasan Gir, India), I could develop a new sort of a sculpture trophy of an Asiatic Lion without killing the animal. During those days, amongst the so-called wild animals, Lions & Panthers have always awed me; Panthers with their beautiful floral pattern, their speed and present mindedness are intriguing. The 10 th incarnate of God, the Narsimha Avtar has features half of man and half of Lion. This indicates the importance, magnanimousity and royalness of this animal. The Lion Census of 1990 & 1995 and other inhabitants of nature kindled a flame of love and kindness within me and sowed the feelings of protecting her. After seven years of deep research, my artistic mind gave birth to the trophies made by very non-animal materials. I have taken care of the minutest details in preparing it. The guidance of the forest officers and rangers proved very helpful to me, I am truly thankful to them and my family & friends who helped me to make my dream come true.