From the media - Deccan Herald, September 11, 2003

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>From the media - Deccan Herald, September 11, 2003

 

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Deccan Herald

2003-09-11

 

Wordart & divinity

 

.... Divine inspiration is the driving force behind Venkatesh

Ellore's unique creations which are a spin on art with words. "It is

meant to bring out spiritual, not religious, feelings. God is

present in every human being," he elaborates, as he works on a

graphic illustration of his belief. Using the English alphabets in a

given name, he instantly creates the face of Lord Ganesha, so

perfectly proportioned that it evokes a spirituality that matches

the divinity of that sublime visage.

 

"I am an artist and I always wanted to be a different kind of an

artist. Sathya Sai Baba says he is God and that there is a God in

every human being. He has realised it while we have yet to do so.

His words had an impact on me. I think this art of using letters to

depict the image of Ganesha is my way of trying to find God. I am

also helping others to find God," says Ellore. ...

 

Source of the article:

http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep11/metro6.aspx