Warangal: Noted micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar has crafted a microscopic version of the famous ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue, within the eye of a needle to mark Christmas celebrations at Mattewada in Warangal.
The original 30-metre-tall statue is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the intricate sculpture crafted within the eye of a needle is 1.1 mm in height and also replicates Jesus’ fingers and the folds in his garments.
Ajay Kumar used self-prepared wax, plastic powder and caterpillar hair for colouring. He spent 90 hours over two months to complete the work which can only be viewed under a microscope.
Ajay Kumar is one of the three to four micro-artists in the world who create sculptures inside the eye of a needle. Last year, he had sculpted ‘The Last Supper’ depicting Jesus with his twelve disciples at their final meal.
In 2018, Ajay Kumar had created a 0.95 mm tall and 0.17 mm wide microscopic golden cross sculpture of Jesus in the eye of a needle. In 2019, he had set a world record and was recognized five times by the Limca Book of Records.
A recipient of several national and international awards, Ajay Kumar was appreciated by former prime ministers P. V. Narasimha Rao, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
