Sunil Mohan Patnaik Brahmapur

Indianminiature artist K Bijay Kumar Reddy has showcased extraordinary precision by recreating the leaders of the five BRICS countries in chalk miniatures, with each figure measuring just one centimetre in height. The leaders are Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Russia President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China President Xi Jinping and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa. Reddy has also carved a BRICS logo measuring only 5 mm. The intricate work took nearly a month of continuous effort, demanding exceptional patience and precision. Professionally an Electrical Engineer with Tata Power, Reddy is a Guinness World Records holder known for his miniature craftsmanship. He has received recognition from several government institutions and organisations.

Seeking to take Indian miniature art to the international stage, Reddy has written to the embassies of BRICS countries, offering his artwork as a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange. The High Commission of South Africa congratulated him on his Guinness achievement and requested him to prepare and send miniature chalk portraits of the BRICS leaders along with the BRICS logo. Reddy said his endeavour was aimed at promoting Indian miniature art, cultural friendship and international cooperation, demonstrating how even a few millimetres of art can convey a much larger message.