We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. – Buddha Modern art has been alive despite a huge meltdown. A big thank you goes to that broad panel of enthusiasts who have worked so hard to redefine the magic of the style and keep the charisma going. Yes, the masters of the field have already earned huge recognition and managed to make a statement across the planet. But, there are other budding artists, too, who are gradually making it to fame and success with their beautiful brush strokes. Every art gallery in Kolkata is thronging with artists from a wide spectrum of vivacity. Here are a few artists who have not only carved out an exclusive niche for themselves, but also, fruitfully advocated their passion to create masterpieces: Murali Nagapuzha

To understand Murali Nagapuzha’s art, we need to first look at Kerala. Where every day is a painting. Waiting to be absorbed, distilled and captured. – Anita Nair.

Hailing from the green Kerela, Nagapuzha has been internationally acclaimed to be one of the finest artists of this era. Most of his works have been inspired by his homeland, where every scenic beauty is no less than a painting in itself. It is an amazing fact that Nagapuzha has self-taught himself to run a brush and create magic with it. A receiver of the prestigious Pollock – Krasner Foundation grant of $14,000, Murali is more of a pantheist, who takes great pleasure in painting Mother Nature. See the collection below to have a glimpse of his awesome work:

See the full collection of his masterpiece at: MyIndianArt

Uttam Manna

His work portrays the love for nature and he believes that it is the greatest stress buster. – Indian Art Idea.

Yet another fantastic artist is Uttam Manna, whose work depicts heavy surrealism and a vast, tribal atmosphere. His paintings remind us of Jamini Roy. But, Manna has an invincible taste of his own, which makes his paintings stand out from the crowd. A son of West Bengal, he mixes vibrant, bold colours with heavy detailing, minimalist concepts, and convoluted shading, which is very evident in his works. In short, Manna is out-and-out, a worshipper of Indian contemporary art. To view his paintings, see below:

See the full collection of his art works see: HERE

Asit Sarkar

Asit `s works have a pervasive atmosphere of thoughtfulness that raises many questions. His simplistic use of dark areas leaving little for the imagination to wonder at and the highlighted areas keep the mind interested. – Vilasart.

Sarkar is a graduate from the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Kolkata. He is well known for his mono-expressionist works and the mild treatment of women as subjects in his paintings. He also has a knack for aesthetic and sensuous treatment of Radha-Krishna, and most of this works symbolise the evolution of the human race. Sarkar believes that pain in an inseparable part of us, and depicts the same through his works. He experiments a lot with different mediums and subjects and focuses more on abstract and semi-abstract art. His paintings have been exhibited in a number of reputed galleries. To buy Indian art created by Asit Sarkar, you can visit My Indian Art Dedicated Page for his arts:

Beena Pradhan

Pradhan is known for her use of strong, earthly tones. She is self-taught, differently abled and still makes a fantastic artist. She is an experimenter of mediums. From water colours to pastels, charcoal to oil and acrylic, Pradhan has mastered the art of mixing themes perfectly.

Two wonderful things happened to me when I started painting a decade and a half ago. The primary source of my happiness was that, being self-taught, I did not have to stay within a studious frame of reference. And, the second was the realisation that the restrictions imposed by a physical setback were not a cause for despondence at all. It made me more determined, opened up my creative vistas, and made my artistic journey a joyous unfettered one. – Beena Pradhan.

A hardcore fanatic of portraiture, she tries to capture the moodscape of India in its purest form and vastness, and transform every detail into intricate, philosophical depictions. Colour is what she thrives on. Visit her exquisite range of works and buy Indian art online in this LINK:

The Sage Continues

And, the list does not end here. There are many artists in the vast, ordinary world out there, creating extraordinary works of artistry, the Internet being their soapbox. Yes, we owe them big time for so passionately keeping the fire and the passion of modern art living.

Reference:

http://www.indiaart.com/Articles-and-Features/Articles-on-Indian-contemporary-art-by-Prakash-Joshi/Articles-on-Indian-contemporary-art-by-Prakash-Joshi.asp

http://www.anitanair.net/profiles/profile-Murali-Nagapuzha.htm

http://www.artmajeur.com/en/artist/nagapuzha

http://www.vilasart.co.uk/vilasartists1/artist-asitkumarsarkar.html

http://beenapradhan.com/beena-pradhan-aboutme.php

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