Siddhartha Sengupta is fascinated with spirituality and therefore the frescoes that are a feature of most pilgrim centres. His last exhibition had a series of paintings on the Varanasi temples. In his latest exhibition titled Aratrik, this 40-year-old artist has captured the ambience of the Lord Jaggannath Temple at Puri.Sengupta's paintings are vibrant with the hum of activity that surrounds most temples. Thus his canvases are alive with devotees waiting in queue, human forms mingled with figures on temple walls and the evening aarti with lamps. The artist has mixed watercolours with other mediums like pastels and ink to get the an effect of light and shade.
Sengupta studied fine art from the College of Visual Arts, Calcutta, in 1983. He has a number of Indian and international shows to his credit. His paintings are priced between Rs 2,000 and Rs 20,000.
At the Taj Art Gallery, Taj Mahal Hotel, till March 16, 1998. Time: 10.00 am to 8.00 pm.
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