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Lotus Sculpture has been featured by leading media outlets for our work bringing handcrafted Hindu statues, Buddhist statues, and sacred art from Asia to homes and gardens around the world. From our Oceanside, California showroom to our artisan partners in India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, and beyond, we are honored to share the stories behind each piece. Browse our press coverage to learn how our passion for authentic, handcrafted religious sculptures inspires collectors, spiritual practitioners, and design enthusiasts alike.

July 28, 2025

CBS Zevely Zone Visits Lotus Sculpture

Kyle and Jeff Zevely from CBS8
Kyle and Jeff Zevely from CBS8

CBS 8's Jeff Zevely stops by to see how sacred art transforms homes and gardens.

December 9, 2019

Meet Kyle Tortora of Lotus Sculpture in Oceanside, CA

Kyle and daughter
Kyle and daughter

How Lotus Sculpture began and where we are now.

May 11, 2020

Oceanside Business Owner Helps Feed Villages in South India

Warehouse statue
At the warehouse

Our fundraising during lockdowns to support families in South India.

February 27, 2020

O'side business owner donates rice bags to starving families in India

Rice distribution in South India

After Kyle Tortora heard about how impoverished families in South India were struggling through the country's COVID-19 lockdowns, he immediately started fundraising efforts to feed hungry families.

March 1, 2013

MivaCon 2013 Nominees for Best New Website of 2012

Lotus Sculpture website screenshot

Lotus Sculpture's store was recognized by Miva, highlighting design, usability, and the craft of helping customers discover sacred art online.

May 11, 2020

Greenwich High grad forges his own path for work, life with religious statues

Kyle with Buddha statue

From a family of podiatrists to importing Hindu and Buddhist statues, Kyle's path from CT to Oceanside, CA.

February 27, 2020

Statue Co. Taps Tech And Artistic Sourcing to Reach Right Customers

Lotus Sculpture outdoor statue with palm trees

In its first year, Lotus Sculpture grew by selling handcrafted Hindu and Buddhist statues directly from the artists who create them.

March 1, 2018

Emerging from the Lotus: Stunning Hindu and Buddhist Statuary

Kyle with artisan in India

Kyle Tortora, founder of Lotus Sculpture, specializes in sacred statuary that delights and inspires.

April 16, 2014

Religion and Culture: SoCal man builds business selling Indian idols

Kyle in the Lotus Sculpture warehouse

Kyle left a Manhattan career at 26 to pursue importing sacred statues to California.

April 22, 2014

Lessons Learned: Buddhist Search Inspires Lotus Sculpture

Kyle smiling with Buddha statue

The spiritual journey that inspired Kyle to create Lotus Sculpture and connect others with sacred art.

October 22, 2019

Encinitas resident brings eastern religion statues to the west coast

Kyle in warehouse with Buddha statues

From a small basement operation in Connecticut to a thriving Oceanside showroom.

October 10, 2013

Case Study: Lotus Sculpture "Living the Dream" in Oceanside, CA

Lotus Sculpture altar display

How Kyle used e-commerce platforms to turn his passion for sacred art into a full-time business.

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