Meet Sumeet Dwibedy: The Man Who Turned Rubik’s Cubes into Masterpieces
By Antara Mohan
There are interviews that inspire you because of what was said. Then there are conversations that stay with you because of the person sitting across from you.
Meeting Sumeet Dwibedy was one of those moments.
Despite receiving appreciation from some of India’s biggest names for his breathtaking Rubik’s Cube mosaics, he speaks with remarkable simplicity. There is no trace of pride in his words, only gratitude. Every answer is thoughtful. Every sentence carries warmth. It is rare to meet someone so gifted and yet so grounded.
A mining engineer from Deogarh, Odisha, Sumeet has transformed thousands of tiny coloured cubes into extraordinary works of art. What began as simple curiosity became a journey of passion, patience and purpose.
“It all began with curiosity,” he told me. “I simply wanted to learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.”
Today, Sumeet creates magnificent mosaic portraits using as many as 1,820 Rubik’s Cubes. Every cube is solved by hand before finding its exact place in a portrait. Behind every artwork are hours of planning, digital colour mapping and extraordinary patience.
Over the years, he has created stunning portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, MS Dhoni and the late Sushant Singh Rajput, among many others. His work celebrates leadership, cinema, sports, spirituality and Indian culture, proving that a Rubik’s Cube is much more than a puzzle. In his hands, it becomes a canvas.
One of the proudest moments of his journey was contributing to a 1,927 Rubik’s Cube mosaic that earned recognition from the Asia Book of Records. Yet he speaks not about awards, but about purpose.
“For me, life is very much like a Rubik’s Cube,” he said. “People are afraid to scramble it because they fear they may never solve it again. But unless you are willing to take that risk, you will never truly learn.”
His words stayed with me. They felt less like advice and more like wisdom. Growth often begins where fear ends.
When I asked him how he manages to complete artworks made from thousands of cubes, he smiled.
“I never think about the whole portrait. I only think about one cube at a time.”
Perhaps that is how every extraordinary life is built. One step at a time. One decision at a time. One act of faith at a time.
When I asked him which creation had touched him the most, his answer came without hesitation.
“Lord Jagannath’s Pahandi.”
“As an Odia, I have a deep spiritual connection with Lord Jagannath. Every cube I placed felt like an offering.”
At that moment, I realised Sumeet was not simply creating art. He was expressing devotion. Every portrait carried not just precision, but prayer.
Like every dreamer, he has faced moments of doubt. He remembered when his parents questioned whether Rubik’s Cube art could ever become a profession.
“They were not wrong,” he said honestly. “It is a difficult path. But I always wanted to create something unique.”
Before we ended our conversation, he left me with a thought that perfectly reflected the person he is.
“Do not choose an unconventional path just to be different. Choose it because you truly believe in it. Coming from a small town taught me that your starting point does not define your destination. Your consistency does.”
As I walked away, I realised that Sumeet Dwibedy’s greatest masterpiece is not made of thousands of colourful cubes. It is the quiet strength with which he has built his life. His story is not just about art. It is about faith, humility and the courage to stay true to what you love. Perhaps that is the most beautiful masterpiece of all.
Antara Mohan
