At Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi, where throat swab is collected and tested, and COVID-19 patients are also being treated, artist Manjunath Hiremath has created a sand sculpture to pay respects to coronavirus warriors.
After working for four hours on Friday morning, he has come up with a sand art which has the sculptures of doctor, nurse, policeman, pourakarmika, and also has a message "Respect corona warriors'.
The sand sculpture carved in front of KIMS hospital building also has images of novel coronavirus with sharp teeth. It also includes image of a pen representing print media and a TV logo.
"A tipper load of sand is used to make this sculpture, which is aimed at creating awareness about the need to respect those who are engaged in the fight against COVID-19, to save the life of people," Manjunath Hiremath said.
There is a plan to draw wall painting with a similar theme in a couple of places in the twin cities, he added.