{"id":2,"date":"2023-09-05T08:18:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T08:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devassiadevagiri.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2023-09-07T18:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:54:45","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Canvas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a versatile artist, sculptor, and dedicated teacher, Artist Devassia Devagiri embarked on his creative journey at Kozhikode Arts College, where the seeds of his passion were sown, and his artistic spirit took flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For an incredible span of 34 years, from 1984 to 2018, I had the privilege of being an educator at Devagiri Savio School. This was not just a profession, but a calling, where I had the opportunity to nurture young talents and witness their artistic growth.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;he says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With over four decades of experience in the field of artistry, I&#8217;ve had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of creativity. It&#8217;s been a journey of constant learning, growth, and a deepening connection with the world of visual expression.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>One of his proudest achievements is the creation of more than 2500 oil color portraits. Each stroke of the brush tells a story, capturing the essence of each subject with depth and emotion. It&#8217;s a testament to the power of art to encapsulate the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/devassiadevagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-1536x971.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-2048x1295.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/devassia-devagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996782079-600x379.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The honor of showcasing his work came through two exhibitions at the prestigious Lalitha Kala Academy in Kozhikode. These exhibitions were not just displays of his art, but a chance to connect with fellow art enthusiasts, sharing experiences and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reach of his art extends far and wide, as many of his paintings have found homes both within and beyond the borders of Kerala. It&#8217;s humbling to think that his creations have resonated with people, transcending geographical boundaries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bd0aba32 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-231d8afb is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee1c9ac2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/devassiadevagiri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1693996783107-712x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arabian book of world records for the largest pen portrait canvas in the world, having 1007 portraits of well known personalities in the world, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camel International Award, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gandhi Smriti Award by GreenCare Mission, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APJ Abdul kalam Memorial Karma Shreshta Award, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mangalam Golden Jubilee Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jayan Foundation Award, 2018<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ar_world_record\/status\/1059336987142811648\/photo\/1\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-dark-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><strong>GET IN TOUCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:59px;line-height:1.15\"><strong>Schedule a Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/devassiadevagiri.com\/?page_id=119\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a versatile artist, sculptor, 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