Pradiptaa Chakraborty

Malda, West Bengal

Pradiptaa Chakraborty (b. 1979) was born in Malda Town, West Bengal. His inspiration comes from the rich cultural heritage of his home state, including literature, poetry, and street theatre. His personal experiences and the artistic environment of his formative years deeply influence his work. For Pradiptaa, painting is a vehicle for storytelling; his repertoire of images is culled from contemporary culture, personal experience, fantasy, mythology, and the popular imagery of films. 

Pradiptaa's style is characterized by intricate compositions and multi-layered imagery, drawing heavily on the traditions of miniature paintings to create a mosaic of mythic analogies. His work requires equal measures of discipline, gesture, and expression to execute careful layerings of color, contour, and detail, featuring human figures, animals, and mythic symbols arranged in complex, mosaic-like patterns. Pradiptaa's paintings often subvert traditional notions of identity and form, providing  a constant shifting visual experience. His well-known series include "Chronicle of Humanism," "Discipline and Devotion," and "Painting as a Vehicle." These series explore themes of human relationships, cultural interactions, and the blending of contemporary and traditional elements, creating a unique visual language.

Pradiptaa Chakroborty completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphics from Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal (1998-2003), along with a five-year diploma in painting from Rabindra Bharati University, West Bengal. A recipient of the National and Merit Scholarships from Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University. He has showcased his works in solo and group exhibitions across India and globally since 2002. Notable solo exhibitions include 'Ae Mohabbat' at Alturaash Art Gallery, New Delhi (2021) and 'Mirza Sahiba' at Dhoomimal Art Centre, New Delhi (2019). His paintings are part of prestigious collections worldwide, including Cedar Sinai Centre in Los Angeles, and have been featured in ARTIX Art Fair, New Delhi, and Dubai Art Fair. Pradiptaa's artistry, admired by collectors like Shabana Azmi, Twinkle Khanna, Shashi Tharoor, and Kalki Koechlin, reflects profound narrative depth and technical prowess in contemporary art.