Telangana artist Hothi Basavaraj showcases 30 years of Basava-inspired sculpturesArtist Dr Hothi Basavaraj’s solo exhibition at the State Gallery of Art showcases sculptures inspired by Basava’s cultural and agricultural significance. The exhibition features diverse artworks, including tribal art, innovative sculptures, and a book documenting his 25-year artistic journey. Artist Dr Hothi Basavaraj has created a series of sculptures using different materials to highlight the cultural and agricultural significance of the Basava. Dr Basavaraj said he had been familiar with the Basava from his childhood, when his mother used to make small sculptures of it for worship. It documents Dr Basavaraj’s sculptures and paintings created over the past 25 years, along with descriptions and rare photographs.