From the Artist

Art is a language through which one can communicate one's state of mind with the people at large. It is nothing but the reflection of personality expressed in the form of creativity through different facets of art which can be in the form of paintings, sculptures or any other medium.

Similar to many other artists I am a bit introverted and find my paintings to be the only way of interacting with people and to share my thoughts, feelings and the endless desires which are borne within me. My works are the mirror reflection of my mind & soul and the never ending exploration as an artist, as an individual to the world of ecstasy. Simple forms and objects that occupies a prominent part in my painting enunciates the simplicity that persists within me. Considering myself as an avid nature lover, a lot of birds and mammals come to and fro in my works. My self identity has been reflected through my creations.

Indian paintings have had a great impact on me as well as on my work. The intricate detailing of my creation is the manifestation of the finesse of my mind and how seriously I perceive life. I value every moment and aspect of my entity and the people surrounding me. The colour palate of my canvases, reverberate the kind of a person I am. The soft pastel shades of my work depicts the softness and kindness embedded within me.

Life is a journey with lots of undulations, but till now has been fruitful. The flatness as well as the textured parts in my paintings, resemble the pattern of my life cycle as a human being. Very emotional and sensitive in nature, a lot of objects percolate my paintings. The impression of a Vintage Car or that of an Antic Telephone on my canvases is nothing but the reflection of the nostalgia that I always feel whenever I see them in reality. Our mode of communication has undergone a sea change from telegram to text messaging. Telegram or writing letters to dear ones has become a thing of the past. But I try to rejuvenate the lost glory by impersonating them on my canvases.

About the Artist

Born in the bustling Bengal of the 80s, Tapas’s work stands out from the first stroke on the canvas. Tapas has had formal education in art from the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata. He has participated in various shows across the country including:
- Annual Exhibition of Govt. College of Art & Craft (Kolkata)
- Annual exhibition of Academy of Fine Arts
- Annual exhibition of Indian society of oriental art
- Annual exhibition of Charukala Parisad (Govt. of West Bengal)
- West Bengal State Academy of Dance, Music & Visual Art
- Annual exhibition of All India Camlin Art Exhibition (Kolkata)
- Annual exhibition of Birla Academy of Art & Culture (Kolkata)
- Tradition & Continuity in the Bengal School of Painting, conducted by The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
- Signature Art Fest (Kolkata)
- Participation in National Exhibition of Art
- Prafulla Dhanukar Art Foundation

Some of his notable awards include:
- Indian Society of Oriental Art Award (Kolkata) 2005.
- Certificate of Merit from Govt. College of Art & Craft (Kolkata) 2002 & 2004
- Certificate of Merit from Prafulla Dhanukar Art Foundation in 2019

His collections are available across collectors both India and abroad.