A farmer and paddy artist, Thayyil Praseed from Wayanad's Bathery in Kerala, has created a striking portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- a tribute on the BJP leader's 75th birthday. The cultivation is done in 10 acres of land, he uses diverse paddy varieties for natural shades and intricate detail in his artwork, and he welcomes everybody to come and witness the paddy art across the land.The planting of paddy began on August 31st, and the PM's portrait gradually emerged as the paddy grew. The artwork has now come into life in partnership with another paddy artist, S Prasad. About his experiences, S Prasad said that one among them was a uniquely designed series called 'Prenyaaverukal' (roots of love). It culminated as a series. It was done in a 3D design. It is reported to be the first 3D art in the world. It was created in a 3D image of various heights.For Praseed, this is more than art, as he has set up a Rice Museum in Bathery, showcasing over 350 traditional paddy varieties that his family cultivates each year.Recognising his exceptional contributions as a farmer, Praseed's innovative approach in agriculture has earned him the National Plant Genome Saviour Award in 2023. His previous creations include paddy portraits inspired by religious icons and cultural themes.
00:00For farmer and paddy artist, Tahil Prasidh from Vyanath's Baateri in Kerala, paddy cultivation is not just agriculture, but a form of creative expression.
00:18His eleventh paddy art creation is a striking portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a tribute on the BJP leader's 75th birthday.
00:30Spanning 40 by 30 meters in the Nambikoli fields, the artwork uses diverse paddy varieties for natural shades and intricate detail and is open for the public to view.
00:42The prasidh from Vyanath's Baerans is a god last year.
00:52The planting of paddy began on August 31st and the PM's portrait gradually
01:22emerged as the paddy grew.
01:28The artwork has now come into life in partnership with another paddy artist, S Prasad.
01:52The paddy art is also a way to preserve and share the legacy of indigenous seeds.
02:15Farmer Prasad has set up a rice museum in Bathory, showcasing over 350 traditional paddy varieties
02:26that his family cultivates each year.
02:33As a farmer, it is a very difficult time for us to learn.
02:40We have a lot of time and time and time and time.
02:45We have a lot of time and time and time and time and time and time.
02:56Recognizing his exceptional contributions as a farmer, Praseed's innovative approach
03:03in agriculture has earned him the National Plant Genome Savior Award in 2023.
03:13His previous creations include baddie portraits inspired by religious icons and cultural themes.
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