National Award - 2011 State Award- 1987 Kala Shri

“Ever since we started selling Golu Dolls in the United States, we have been doing business with you. Now, 12+ years and thousands of dolls later — the facial features of all your dolls are very unique & special. When we see your Lord Shiva & Parvathy dolls, we feel Siva Peruman has come down from Kailayam to Puducherry. Navarathri is never complete without the dolls from Balaji Art Works.”

“In my 25-year research experience across several countries, Sekar’s is a story of unique singularity. Guided by his inner vision, images from his creative consciousness are translated into materiality through hand craftsmanship. The artefacts conceived for the Shilp Guru competition exemplify superior creative ingenuity and dexterous handcraftsmanship.”