Amitava Das

Amitava Das studied drawing and painting at the College of Art, New Delhi. Since his first solo exhibition in 1969, he has participated in several exhibitions in India and abroad. Das has co-curated a Contemporary Indian Art show titled ‘The Yellow Deity’ for the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi and Museum of Contemporary Art/Ludwig Museum, Budapest, Hungary. Amitava considers painting to be a physical process. He enjoys working on paper as it has the advantage of immediacy. Medium is a very important aspect of Das’s work. “Similar images in different media produce different manifestations. .... Every medium speaks distinctly in its own language,” says Das. The work of art for him, whether abstract or figurative, should reflect the experience of the artist. His current works often dwell on juxtaposing ‘opposites’ within a common frame. His works feature exquisite textures and is often multi-layered, both in spirit and essence.

Jonaki (Fire-flies)
acrylic & oil on canvas
121.7cm x 191.5cm | 48" x 36"
2006 | Con No. 4436

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