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Prantik Chattopadhyay
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Prantik Chattopadhyay was born in Kolkata in 1979. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art at the Faculty of Fine Art at M.S. University, Baroda, in 2004. Two years later, he graduated with a Master’s degree in painting from the same institution.
In addition traditional Indian art forms such as miniatures, the artist draws on folk and tribal art, popular culture, well known religious themes and Bollywood posters as the...
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Prantik Chattopadhyay was born in Kolkata in 1979. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art at the Faculty of Fine Art at M.S. University, Baroda, in 2004. Two years later, he graduated with a Master’s degree in painting from the same institution.
In addition traditional Indian art forms such as miniatures, the artist draws on folk and tribal art, popular culture, well known religious themes and Bollywood posters as the background of his works. However, Chattopadhyay readapts these to fit a modern context and language, creating a sense of irony and humour in his work. In doing so, he lightly critiques modern society, which he believes is characterized by consumerism and popular culture.
Chattopadhyay’s style is quite varied. He uses different, often unusual materials in his work including food items preserved in raisin, stickers, ready-made objects, shaped MDF (medium intensity fibreboard) and acrylic sheets, and kinetic sculptures. The use of these materials enhances the satirical effect of his works, and through these he expresses his concern with sociological, political and religious issues. Although most of the works are created on the basis of external stimulus, some of them are inspired by childhood memories and experiences.
The artist first exhibited his works in a group exhibition, ‘Threshold’ at the Nehru Art Center, Mumbai, in 2005, and had his first solo exhibition in 2006 at Sakshi Gallery in Mumbai. Other galleries in India such as Red Earth Gallery, Baroda; Sarjan Art Gallery, Baroda; and Gallery Sridharani, New Delhi, have exhibited some of his works in group exhibitions. In 2002, Chattopadhyay received the Nasreen Mohamedi Award.
The artist lives and works in Baroda, India.
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Born
1979
Kolkata
Education
2006 Master of Fine Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao Univeristy of Baroda
Exhibitions
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2007 'Pehchan Kaun', Sakshi Gallery,...
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2007 'Pehchan Kaun', Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai
2006 Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai
Selected Group Exhibitions
2008 'The Sakshi Show', Darbar Hall Art Centre, Kerala Lalith Kala Academy, Kochi
2007 'Review: A Selection of Works', Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai
2007 'Sites Of Engagement', Anant Gallery, New Delhi
2006 'Reposte', Sarjan Art Gallery, Baroda
2006 'Fresh Cut', Tulika Art Gallery, Mumbai
2005 A Group show, Baroda
2005 A Group show, Nehru Art Center, Mumbai
Participations
2008 Art Taipei, Taipei
2007 'Inaugural Group Show', Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai
2007 'Feb Group Show', Red Earth Gallery, Baroda
2006 'Harvest 06', Annual Exhibition organized by Arushi Art Gallery, New Delhi
2005 'Ahmedabad Art Festival 05', organized by Kanoria Center, Ahmedabad
2005 Exhibition for Tsunami Fund at Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao Univeristy of Baroda
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Lot 63
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Absolute Art Auction
23-24 January 2013
E Class: Ideal...
Mixed media on board
33.5 x 43 in
Winning bid
$240
Rs 12,720
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