Natural Guava Root Sculpture • One of a Kind • More Than 40 Years Old
by Abhimanue Udayan
Educator • Physicist • Technopreneur
"Forged by the earth. Refined by time. A quiet study in persistence."
Offered for private acquisition. 100% of net proceeds, after applicable costs, support educational opportunities for underprivileged students through HK Skill.
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The Story Behind The Survivor
A 40-Year-Old Artwork That Almost Disappeared
The Survivor began as the root of a guava tree in Kerala, India. Beneath the soil it grew, twisted and held its ground, shaped by pressure, seasons and time rather than by any tool.
More than 40 years on, this root outlived its original purpose. At one point it was considered a discarded object, something destined to be burned along with things nobody thought were worth keeping.
But the artist could not let that happen. He rescued it and kept it with him for more than 30 years, through different phases of life, different places and different struggles, not because he had a grand plan for it, but because he believed it deserved to survive.
The form you see today is, almost entirely, the earth's own work. The human hand has been deliberately restrained: only minor carving and a careful polish, to reveal what was already there.
What Does It Mean to Survive?
We often imagine survival as something dramatic: impossible battles, extraordinary obstacles, heroic decisions. But survival is not always dramatic.
Sometimes it is getting out of bed when you don't know how to face another day. Sometimes it is continuing when everything seems to be falling apart. Sometimes it is admitting you don't know what to do, and choosing to learn rather than surrender.
The Survivor represents survival, belief, resilience, hope and the refusal to give up on the possibility that things can become better.
Why I Called It The Survivor
I don't think this artwork survived simply because I kept it. It survived because, at some point, someone believed it was worth saving.
How many possibilities do we discard because we fail to recognise their value at the time? How often do we mistake a difficult chapter for the end of the entire story?
Something does not lose its worth simply because it has been discarded, forgotten or overlooked. Our present circumstances do not necessarily define our future, and hope is not something we should casually surrender.
Persistence is the first sculptor. The earth does the rest.
The Film
The Survivor on Film
Every Angle Tells Another Story
The Gallery
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Artwork Details
The Details of the Artwork
The Survivor
Artwork
The Survivor
Artist
Abhimanue Udayan
Form
Natural sculpture • One of a Kind
Approximate Age
Approximately four decades
Material
Natural guava root
Origin
Kerala, India
Dimensions
Approx. 20 × 20 × 10 cm (H × W × D)
Weight
480 g (net)
Display Base
Polished marble base
Base Dimensions
Provided on request
Finish
Minor hand carving and polish
Condition
Provided on request
Signature
Provided on request
Certificate of Authenticity
Signed by the artist, provided with the artwork
Because The Survivor is a natural object, every measurement is approximate. Full specifications and additional photographs are shared with serious enquirers on request.
The Educational Mission
From a Rescued Artwork to a Purpose
An artwork that can help expand access to education.
Too many children still grow up without access to quality learning. This initiative aims to use technology and AI-driven learning platforms to bring educational opportunities to children who might otherwise go without them, expanding access to technology-enabled learning where it is needed most.
01.
A Private Acquisition
The Survivor is offered for private acquisition to a single collector.
02.
100% of Net Proceeds
100% of net proceeds, after applicable costs and deductions, will support the educational initiative.
03.
Transparent Use of Funds
The use of funds will be documented, so the collector can see how the contribution has been applied.
Your Impact Update
See the difference your acquisition makes.
Following the acquisition, the collector will receive a written impact update from the artist, covering:
How the net proceeds have been allocated within the educational initiative
The technology-enabled learning the contribution is supporting
Progress as the initiative develops
Every acquisition contributes to something beyond art.
My journey began with its share of struggles, but also with an enduring curiosity about the world and a desire to create something meaningful. I started exploring entrepreneurship at just 12 years old, driven by an early fascination with ideas, technology, and building things. I went on to complete my postgraduate studies in Physics and gradually found my calling at the intersection of technology, education, and innovation.
Over the years, I have worked on technology-driven learning solutions and educational applications that have helped children across the world access knowledge in new ways. Through this journey, I discovered how technology and education can transform lives, and how powerful that transformation can be when it reaches those who need it most.
The Survivor was born from this belief. To me, survival is not just about finding the strength to move forward; it is also about extending a hand to help others find their way. It represents resilience, hope, and the possibility of turning our experiences into something meaningful for others.
The net proceeds from the sale of The Survivor, after applicable costs and deductions, will be dedicated to educational opportunities for underprivileged students through HK Skill. I hope this artwork will inspire more than admiration; I hope it will help change lives.
"Innovation taught me how to build.
Nature taught me how to see."
Private Acquisition
Acquire The Survivor
The Survivor • One of a Kind • More Than 40 Years Old
Some artworks are acquired for their aesthetic value. Others are acquired because their stories and purpose resonate with the person who owns them.
The Survivor represents more than four decades of history, a personal story of preservation and a commitment to expanding access to education.
Buyer-led offer process: acquisition from
USD 24,000
There is no fixed upper limit. One hundred per cent of net proceeds, after applicable costs and deductions, will be dedicated to educational access initiatives. No payment details are requested on this website.
Send an Enquiry
Share your details through the Private Acquisition Enquiry below.
A Personal Reply
The artist responds to you personally, with the banking details to complete the transaction.
Banking & Completion
The banking details are sent to you, and the transaction is completed with Hexagon Know Private Limited. Only one piece is available.
Thank You
Your Private Acquisition Enquiry for The Survivor has been received.
A confirmation has been sent to your email address.
The banking details for completing the transaction have been sent to your email address. As only one piece is available, early initiation of the payment is requested.
Delivery & Authenticity
From the Artist’s Hands to Yours.
Every acquisition is handled personally. Arrangements are confirmed with you in writing before the artwork leaves the artist’s care.
International Delivery
Delivery to your country is arranged individually after acquisition, in line with the applicable shipping, customs and import requirements.
Insured Shipping
The artwork travels insured, with the insurance arrangements confirmed with you before dispatch.
Protective Packaging
Protective packaging suited to a natural sculpture and its marble base, prepared for safe transit.
Certificate & Ownership
A Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, together with written documentation confirming the transfer of ownership.
Direct Transaction
Banking details are sent to you directly, and the transaction is completed with Hexagon Know Private Limited.
Direct Contact
You deal directly with the artist throughout, from first enquiry to safe arrival.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How was The Survivor formed?
The Survivor is a guava root, shaped beneath the earth over many years. Its form is the earth's own work. The artist's intervention is limited to minor carving and a careful polish, to reveal what nature had already created.
How old is The Survivor?
The Survivor has been treasured for approximately four decades. Because it is a natural object, its exact age cannot be stated precisely.
How do I acquire The Survivor?
Express your interest on this page. Acquisition is from USD 24,000 through a buyer-led offer process, with no fixed upper limit. A live video preview can be arranged before you decide, and in-person discussions are possible in Kochi, Mumbai, Bangalore or Dubai. You will then receive an email confirmation, and the banking details will be forwarded so you can complete the transaction directly with Hexagon Know Private Limited. As only one piece is available, early initiation of the payment is requested. No payment is taken on this website.
Where do the proceeds go?
100% of net proceeds, after applicable costs and deductions, will support educational opportunities for underprivileged students through HK Skill, providing AI-powered, technology-enabled learning. The use of funds will be documented, and the collector will receive a written impact update.
Is The Survivor one of a kind?
Yes. The Survivor is a natural form that cannot be reproduced. There is, and will only ever be, one.
Will I receive a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes. The Survivor is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, along with documentation confirming the transfer of ownership.
Can I view the artwork before acquiring it?
Yes. Live video previews of The Survivor can be arranged on request, so you can examine the artwork in detail before deciding. In-person discussions are also possible in Kochi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Dubai. Mention your preference in your enquiry and it will be arranged.
How is delivery arranged?
Delivery is arranged individually for each collector. Shipping, insurance, packaging and any customs or import requirements for your country are confirmed with you in writing before dispatch.
Is the acquisition final?
Yes. Once the acquisition is completed it is final. Because every detail, including condition and delivery arrangements, is confirmed with you in writing beforehand, you can proceed with complete clarity.
How is my information used?
Your details are used only to respond to your enquiry and complete the acquisition. They are shared only with the artist and are never sold or used for marketing.
"Some forms are not made. They are survived into being."
