Sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman for the making of world-famous Yakshi sculpture at the Malampuzha parkThe 30-ft-tall sculpture of a nude woman in a sitting position has won widespread attention and appreciation not only because of its posture but also because of its size and figure. The government had celebrated the statue’s golden jubilee by organising a 12-day Yakshi Yanam programme in February-March last year, by bringing in artists from across the country. But the neglect of those involved in the making of the iconic sculpture had evoked strong criticism.