ATISH MUKHERJEE

Atish’s fascination with nature and folk-art led him to experiment with forms and concepts. His works reflect his deep understanding of folk and rural art, be it ‘madhubani’ of Bihar, the ‘pattachitra’ of Midnapore, or ‘warli’ art of Maharashtra. His style is based on his perception of certain elements of nature – which he uses to depict human feelings and relationships. Depending on his theme, he changes his style from realistic to abstract and semi-abstract, moving effortlessly from media like pen and ink on tea-washed paper, to acrylics on canvas, to tempera on stretched cloth. He has recently begun working in terracotta and metal, creating 3-dimensional works that resonate with his tempera paintings. Atish truly is an artist who is constantly reinventing himself.