Self-taught Karnataka artist sets record with spice painting
In short
- Amar Kale made the artwork using about 6 kg of turmeric and 5 kg of chilli powder.
- The painting measures 175.82 square metres and shows Karnataka's heritage, including the Hampi Chariot.
- Kale left an engineering job in 2018 to become an artist; the spice work followed an earlier handprint record.
Why the Good News Desk likes this one
The painting celebrates Karnataka's cultural legacy through a local material, turmeric and chilli, rather than paint. Kale's path from engineering to art shows that a late change of direction can still lead to recognised work. The story is a record of skill and craft from a region that is often covered for other reasons.
From Times of India
Amar Kale, a self-taught artist from Karnataka, created a world record for the largest spice painting. He used approximately 6 kg of turmeric and 5 kg of chilli powder for this artwork. The piece measures 175.82 square metres and tells a story of Karnataka's heritage. His work features the Hampi Chariot and reflects the state's cultural legacy. This achievement followed his earlier record for painted handprints within one minute.
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A man named Amar Kale made a huge picture. He made it with yellow turmeric and red chilli powder. It is so big it set a world record. Talk about it: what would you draw if you could use food as paint?
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