News flash: Sep 13, ’07

Dr. V. Balu dies in road accident

·        Messenger of Peace: Indian Express report

·        Scooter Rider arrested: Times of India report

·        Artist of international repute: Deccan Herald report

 

 
Silver Jubilee of Peace Mission - Paper Collage by V.Balu. ©V.Balu, Bangalore, India

Quest for Peace - Paper Collage by V.Balu. ©V.Balu, Bangalore, India

 

  

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Sept. 13, 2007:Dr. V.Balu dies in a road accident in Bangalore, India. Tributes pour in commemorating his life and work.

Jan 2006: Bangalore University, one of India’s major centers of learning, confers honorary doctorate on V.Balu in recognition of his contributions to art.

 

Aug 2005: V.Balu addresses 2005 Solar World Congress’ Spirit and Sustainability forum in Orlando, Florida.

 
Who was Dr. V.Balu?

Dr. V.BALU (Venkatraman BALU) was a creative communicator based in Bangalore, India. As an artist, he started off with cartoons and oil paintings. However, for over four decades, his main medium has been paper collages. In addition, he was a writer who has authored books and numerous articles.

How was he promoting Peace Through Art?

He had created several collages on the theme of peace. He had also written eight books on peace. Since 1982, he has been traveling the world trying to share his art and thoughts on peace with individuals and groups.

Why should you care?  

His artworks were created as a result of his meditation. Onlookers have commented that his compositions and colors evoke peaceful vibrations. His interactive presentations promoted the knowledge of inner peace and stressed the role of individuals in planetary peace.