Artist Statement:
My work involved with space, which filled with energy. To make the medium completely
independent I sometimes experiment with these forms and techniques to realize my emotions
and perceptions in the characters while portraying as a union of reality and imagination. My
works are based mostly abstract forms and shape collage into space. My works are made
mostly from daily used disposable items, like paper, foam, fabrics, paper towels, wood, etc.
Stylized forms, flowing colors, volume to the shapes and the fluidity of lines and strokes to depict
sensuality, movement of forms and stillness co-exist in my work. Using warm hues and vibrant colors
and juxtapose of the abstract, representative and stylized art, topped with academic technique, I have
tried to create a unique place within the art scene. The soulfulness of mood and memory, sweep and
slash of colors, the transparent depth of colors, and texture are all that make my artistry a wonderful
coalescence of art and thought.
From a very early age, I drew pictures for the sheer joy of it. I was more interested in collecting
images from master painters, to recreate them, create clay models for the goddess rather than
studying. In school, my textbooks were filled with drawings; I illuminated the chapter headings
and drew faces and objects all over the pages. I drew whatever I saw in my mind and it seemed
magical. The power to make beautiful things that did not exist in real life was my fascination. By
the time I reached high school, I started getting recognition, and when asked what I wanted to
be when I ‘grew up,’ the most natural answer I provided “I’ll be an artist”.
Education:
Bachelor of Visual Arts, from Govt. Collage of art and craft, Kolkata, India
Master of visual arts, from Rabindra Bharati University
Exhibitions:
2019: Group show, Palo Alto art league (Palo Alto, CA, USA)
2016: Group show, Palo Alto art league (Palo Alto, CA, USA)
2012: Solo show, Birla Academy of Art and Culture (Calcutta, India)
2008: Solo exhibition, Milpitas City Hall, Milpitas, California, USA,
2009: Group show in Stanford Art Spaces (Palo Alto, CA, USA)
2008: Group show in Kynkyny Art Gallery (Bangalore, India)
2007: Group Show - HMP Gallery, Palo Alto, CA, USA,
2001: Group Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta, India.
2000: 5 men Group Exhibition, Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi, India
1999: Summer Group Show, Art Today
1999: 5 men Group Exhibition, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, India.
1998: 5 men Group exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta, India
1996: Rabindra Bharati University, Annual Exhibition, India
1995-1997: Participated in the Academy of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition, India
1994-1995: Calcutta Information Center Annual Exhibition, India
1992-1995: Government College of Art & Craft, Annual Exhibition, India
Artistic Influences:
Rembrandt, Picasso, and contemporary art.
Artist Tags:
acrylic, abstract, multi layered, indian, contemporary
