SUMMARY
Moka Vijay Kumar, a renowned “millet artist” from Visakhapatnam in South India, used his innovative technique to craft the portrait of Trump, using seven varieties of millets. Known for his unconventional artistic style, Kumar’s tribute highlights his respect for the US President.
1 / 5In a unique tribute to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US Presidential election, an artist from Visakhapatnam has created an extraordinary portrait of the new President using millet grains. Moka Vijay Kumar, a renowned “millet artist”, used his innovative technique to craft the portrait of Trump, using seven varieties of millets. Known for his unconventional artistic style, Kumar’s tribute highlights his respect for the US President. (Image: Local18)
2 / 5Speaking with Local18, Kumar shared, “I have deep admiration for President Trump. To celebrate his victory, I wanted to create something truly special, and that’s how I came up with the idea of using millets for the portrait. It took me two full days to finish this artwork, and I plan to send it to President Trump as a gift.” (Image: Local18)
3 / 5Kumar, who works for the Indian Railways, made a name for himself with his millet-based portraits, a craft he developed after initially experimenting with simple drawings. Over time, he honed his skills to create intricate and detailed images of famous figures using the humble grain. (Image: Local18)
4 / 5Kumar, has already created millet portraits of around 50 prominent personalities, including notable figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ratan Tata, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Dr BR Ambedkar. His recent participation in the G20 summit held in Visakhapatnam earned him praise from PM Modi. Additionally, Vijay Kumar was awarded the Indian Book of Records 2024 for his innovative approach to using millets in art. (Image: Local18)
5 / 5“I take immense joy in creating these millet artworks. It’s an honor to depict such iconic figures through this medium,” said Vijay, reflecting on his journey with this unique form of expression.
