Ranabir Saha Profile   |    Summary “With the turn of the twenty first century, we see a radical change in the life style, culture, society, economy, everything. Globalization has come; and we have become the victims of product oriented life styles. The shifting temperament of the people is always part of my observations. I am sure all these factors have an important role in my works. I can not ignore the way contemporary life is going around us, present day politics, vast... Read More “With the turn of the twenty first century, we see a radical change in the life style, culture, society, economy, everything. Globalization has come; and we have become the victims of product oriented life styles. The shifting temperament of the people is always part of my observations. I am sure all these factors have an important role in my works. I can not ignore the way contemporary life is going around us, present day politics, vast corruption, because we are fortunately or unfortunately staying within this... “My paintings reflect some of these factors. My focus is on the daily life of the people. I also observe their temperament. As a result, elements like mobile phones, match boxes, shopping bags, plastic chairs, etc. feature in my paintings. I used these objects as metaphor of the people’s temperament. Parallel-ly, they are also depicted as shadow of my own temperament; that is why they are carrying my sentimental involvement. “I like to create textured backgrounds with the help of newspapers, bandages etc. It gives tonal value in my works. Sometimes I use a photo finish effect along with the line and forms. In this way, my paintings and work is about my own surroundings.” Born in 1976 in Nabia, West Begal, Ranabir Saha received his Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts (graphic design) from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata. His solo shows include those held at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, in 2005; and a show sponsored by Kanvas Art Gallery, Kolkata, in 2007. Amongst his group shows are Rajya Charukala Parisad, Kolkata, in 2004, 2003 and 2001; the Annual Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, in 2004 and 2003; and the State Academy Exhibition, Kolkata, in 2002 and 2000. Saha also received the Green Shield Award from the Elizabeth Green Shield foundation in 2002. Read Less Born January 1, 1976   Nabia, West Bengal Education 2001 Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in Graphic Design, Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta University, Kolkata 1995-97 Preparatory Course (Equivalent H.S.) in Drawing, Painting, Clay Modeling, Government College of Art & Craft, Calcutta University, Kolkata Exhibitions Selected Group Exhibitions 2007 Sponsored by Kanvas Art Gallery, Kolkata 2005 Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata Participations 2001,03,04 Rajya Charukala Parisad, Kolkata 2000,02 State Academy Exhibition, Kolkata 2003,04 Annual Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata 2001 Camlin Exhibition for Eastern Region of India, Kolkata Selected Group Exhibitions 2007 Sponsored by Kanvas Art Gallery, Kolkata 2005 Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata Participations 2001,03,04 Rajya Charukala Parisad, Kolkata 2000,02 State Academy Exhibition, Kolkata 2003,04 Annual Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata 2001 Camlin Exhibition for Eastern Region of India, Kolkata Honours and Awards 2002 Green Shield Award, Elizabeth Green Shield Foundation, U.S.... 2002 Green Shield Award, Elizabeth Green Shield Foundation, U.S. Canada 2001 Camlin Award for Eastern Region of India from Camlin Limited, Kolkata 1997-98,1998-99,2000-01 College Award, Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata 1996-97,2000-01 Certificate of Merit, Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata 1999-2000 Best of The Year, Kartik Chandra Smiriti Award from Rajya Charukala Parisad, Calcutta Information Centre, Kolkata 1997 State Academy Award form Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata 1999-2000 Governor Award (Gold medal), Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata Read More Read Less Read Less
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