Earth Day 2021: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates stunning sand art, urges people to ‘go green & save earth’

New Delhi: As the world celebrates Earth Day, the well-renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a stunning sculpture, urging people to ‘go green and save earth’.

The artwork highlights the increasing problem of deforestation and decreasing green cover around the Earth. Pattnaik’s sand art is garnering much praise from netizens for its creative depiction of the theme ‘Restore Our Earth’.

The sand art shows face of a woman depicted as mother Earth, surrounded by half cut trees.

On #EarthDay, let us commit ourselves to make our earth greener and more liveable. On of my SandArt with message Go Green Save Earth . pic.twitter.com/Yyiw1L9gqv

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) April 22, 2021

“On #EarthDay , let us commit ourselves to make our earth greener and more liveable. On of my SandArt with message Go Green Save Earth,” reads the caption.

This year’s theme focuses on restoring the Earth’s ecosystems by relying on natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking, according to reports.

Netizens applaud artwork on Earth Day

Sudarshan Pattnaik’s Tweet has garnered huge attention on social media and has won over 900 likes. Many commented on the artwork and appreciated his noble work to generate awareness about environment.

This earth has given us everything, now it is our turn to take care of the Earth. Do your part and make earth a better place. https://t.co/JLmpjvustg

— Satwik sahoo (@Satwiksahoo4) April 22, 2021

Humans have contributed to climate change-
Let’s pledge & act for a greener Planet Earth.#EarthDay2021 @sudarsansand‘s #EarthDay message –
Go Green, Save Earth https://t.co/OLBuTQ3750

— Dr. Anita Sabat (@anitaexplorer) April 22, 2021