He is known to be an artist who prefers realistic imagery, opting to shun the abstract, believing that the viewers have a chance to relate to and to identify with the fathomable images.
Barun chowdhury makes use of popular and kitsch symbols abundantly in his works in an endeavor to retain a familiar ‘Indianness’ - not just traditional but also the modern crammed cosmopolitan culture. It’s a blend of ancient culture and modernity.
Born in Khelar village and now based in Baroda, he did his Diploma in Painting, Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata (1989-91); Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) from Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata (1991-96), and M.F.A. (Graphics) from Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda (1997-99). Among his selected solo exhibits are ‘The Season of Discontent’, Gallery Aakriti, Kolkata (2008); ‘New Prints’, Glasgow Print Studio, Gallery -III, Glasgow (2003), and a show at Nazar Art Gallery, Baroda (2000).
His significant group shows include 'New Perspectives of India', Avanthay Contemporary, Zurich (2009); 'Freshly Squeezed: The Young Indian Contemporaries', Suchitrra Arts, Mumbai (2008); ‘Freedom: What it Means To Me’, Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata; ‘Confronting Globalization’, MonArt Gallerie, Kolkata; ‘Modern to Contemporary’, Gallery Kolkata; and ‘Ten Days in Aurangabad’, Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA), Mumbai (all in 2009).
His noteworthy participations are 'The Miniature Format Show', Sans Tache Gallery, Mumbai (2009); 43rd National Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Lucknow (2004); ‘Harmony Show’, Nehru Centre, Mumbai (2004); ‘Winter Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art’, Gallerie 88, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi (2002); ‘Harmony Show’, Nehru Centre, Mumbai (2002, 01); and ‘42nd National Exhibition of Art’, Jaipur and Delhi (2000).
The socially conscious artist deeply analyzes today`s complex and turbulent socio-political scenario through his body of work that continually reflects his ideas on issues like consumerism, fundamentalism and the identity of mankind.
Barun chowdhury makes use of popular and kitsch symbols abundantly in his works in an endeavor to retain a familiar ‘Indianness’ - not just traditional but also the modern crammed cosmopolitan culture. It’s a blend of ancient culture and modernity.
Born in Khelar village and now based in Baroda, he did his Diploma in Painting, Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata (1989-91); Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) from Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata (1991-96), and M.F.A. (Graphics) from Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda (1997-99). Among his selected solo exhibits are ‘The Season of Discontent’, Gallery Aakriti, Kolkata (2008); ‘New Prints’, Glasgow Print Studio, Gallery -III, Glasgow (2003), and a show at Nazar Art Gallery, Baroda (2000).
His significant group shows include 'New Perspectives of India', Avanthay Contemporary, Zurich (2009); 'Freshly Squeezed: The Young Indian Contemporaries', Suchitrra Arts, Mumbai (2008); ‘Freedom: What it Means To Me’, Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata; ‘Confronting Globalization’, MonArt Gallerie, Kolkata; ‘Modern to Contemporary’, Gallery Kolkata; and ‘Ten Days in Aurangabad’, Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA), Mumbai (all in 2009).
His noteworthy participations are 'The Miniature Format Show', Sans Tache Gallery, Mumbai (2009); 43rd National Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Lucknow (2004); ‘Harmony Show’, Nehru Centre, Mumbai (2004); ‘Winter Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art’, Gallerie 88, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi (2002); ‘Harmony Show’, Nehru Centre, Mumbai (2002, 01); and ‘42nd National Exhibition of Art’, Jaipur and Delhi (2000).
The socially conscious artist deeply analyzes today`s complex and turbulent socio-political scenario through his body of work that continually reflects his ideas on issues like consumerism, fundamentalism and the identity of mankind.
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