Suresh Iyengar born in Dharwar, India, is a prolific sculptor, painter, and a craftsman. Having been a visual artist since childhood, he has enhanced his skills by attending sculpture workshops in Pietrasanta, Italy, Cambria, and Los Angeles. His artistic works have been a part of several productions of Rangoli Foundation as well as other site-specific concerts, museums, events, installations, and weddings all over California. His sculptures and paintings are also part of a private collection. Suresh has received multiple nominations for outstanding achievement in set design by the 'Los Angeles based Lester Horton Dance Award Committee'. He is a member of the Pasadena Society of Artists. He is the recipient of the 'Kannada Kala Bhushana Award ' by the Karnataka Cultural Association, Los Angeles in 1999. Iyengar has been a contributing artist and sculptor in building the City of Burbank Rose Bowl Float since 2004.
In addition to being an artist and a dentist by profession, Iyengar has been an avid jogger since 1976. He trains regularly and has run over 150 Marathons all over United States and abroad. The list includes prestigious Marathons such as The Boston 100th Marathon, Paris, London, Honolulu, Big Sur, San Diego, and Los Angeles. His best time in completing a Marathon has been 3 hours and 18 minutes.
Awards, Affiliations, & Nominations
Awards
'Kannada Kala Bhushana' 1999 by Karnataka Cultural Association, Los Angeles
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Iyengar sculpted & constructed individual characters for the City of Burbank Rose Bowl Float that won the following awards:
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Founder's Trophy – Rose Bowl Parade 2008
Bob Hope Humor Trophy - Rose Bowl Parade 2006
Founder's Trophy - Rose Bowl Parade 2005
Affiliations
Member of Pasadena Society of Artists - 2005
Nominations
'Lester Horton Dance Award' Nomination for outstanding achievement in set design:
Designed, constructed, & sculpted Temple Door and a Shivalingam for the production - Patanjali: Legends of Yoga and Dance – 2007 & 2008
Designed and painted a Backdrop resembling Melkote temple in south India for the production - 'Ragamalika Varnam' - Rangoli Dance Festival 20th Anniversary Celebration 2005
Designed and sculpted Styrofoam column for the production - 'Love Lyrics' 2001
Designed & sculpted Styrofoam column for the production - 'Narasimha' 1996
Designed & sculpted temple façade - 'Traditions & Innovations' 1995