Sudarshan Pattnaik: Sculpting the Soul of the Coast Sudarshan Pattnaik is more than just a sand artist; he’s a storyteller, a visionary, and a conduit between ancient traditions and contemporary art. Born in Puri, Odisha, in 1977, amidst the vibrant energy of India's eastern coast, his journey began not with brushes or paints, but with the boundless expanse of the sea and its shifting sands. From a young age, Pattnaik was captivated by the ephemeral beauty of these coastal landscapes, spending countless hours meticulously crafting intricate forms from the grains of sand – a passion that woul…