Ashok Gudigar is an Indian sculptor. He belongs to the Gudigar community, a traditional artisan group of coastal Karnataka known for their hereditary practice of wood and stone carving.
| Name | Ashok Gudigar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
The surname Gudigar is associated with a community of craftspeople historically settled in parts of Karnataka, particularly in the Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga regions. The community has long been engaged in the carving of religious icons, decorative panels, and temple ornamentation, working in materials such as sandalwood, ivory (in earlier periods), rosewood, and stone. Sculptors carrying the community name have contributed to the continuity of this craft tradition into modern times.
As a sculptor, Ashok Gudigar works within the broader Indian tradition of figurative and ornamental carving. Specific details of his individual commissions, exhibitions, and awards are not summarised here in the absence of verified information.