Profile   |    Summary The beast within! That is the thought that comes to mind when one is confronted with H.R. Das's bulls. There is an empathy that he evokes in the viewer when faced with his canvases. They exude the power, pride and heart of the beast that is a part of us all. H.R. Das captures the essence of village life through his amazing cattle. His, bulls and cows don't just exist but pulsate with energy. Whether yoked or free they effortlessly... Read More The beast within! That is the thought that comes to mind when one is confronted with H.R. Das's bulls. There is an empathy that he evokes in the viewer when faced with his canvases. They exude the power, pride and heart of the beast that is a part of us all. H.R. Das captures the essence of village life through his amazing cattle. His, bulls and cows don't just exist but pulsate with energy. Whether yoked or free they effortlessly express the sheer strength and beauty of the beast. H.R. Das has taken the bull and made it his own, one cannot dispute the fact that he has a distinctly unique style of portraying this magnificent animal that is so rooted in the Indian culture and psyche. In fact, some may say that he has taken a common place animal and given it a heroic status in the manner that it takes on an almost human persona. One can relate to the beast's agony, its joy of life, its anger and one can fear it as well. While some artists tend to overlook the background, treating it as a mere support for their central theme; H.R. Das, treats it like a stage setting in front of which his characters perform. They may recede and be dismissed as props, but his backgrounds still command attention, the intricate tapestry effect and mute lines provide a vibrant milieu that serve to highlight the interactions between the main players of his magnum opus. H.R. Das comes across as a director more than artist, putting forth a visual display of raw emotions and power. Read Less Born 1972   Itla, Burdwan Education 2002 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh (C.G.) Exhibitions Selected Solo Exhibitions 2008 Jehangir Art Gallery,... Selected Solo Exhibitions 2008 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. 2008 'Hare's Bulls', Suchitrra Arts Gallery, Mumbai. 2007 Art Entrance, Mumbai. 2006 Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai. 2004 Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai. Selected Group Exhibitions 2008 Kyn Kyny Art Gallery, Bangalore. 2008 Orissa Modern Art Gallery, Bhubaneswar. 2008 Nehru Art Gallery, Bhilai. 2007 Atelier India Art Gallery, Mumbai. 2007 Chitrakala Parishat, Bangalore. 2007 Mahua Gallery , Bangalore. 2007 Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai. 2006 Gallery Chemould, Kolkata. 2006 Suchitrra Arts Gallery, Mumbai. 2006 Art Entrance, Mumbai. 2005 Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai. 2005 Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. 2004 Charu Kala Pradarshani, Kolkata. 2002 Nehru Art Gallery, Bhilai. 2000 Nehru Art Gallery, Bhilai. Participations 2011 '50.25.10', presented by Artchutney at The Taj Corridor, The Taj West End, Bangalore 2008 'Harvest 2008', organized by Arushi Arts at The Stainless Gallery, New Delhi 2008 Bombay Art Society, Mumbai. 2004 Charu Kala Pradarshani,Kolkata. 2002 68th Annual Exhibition of Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar. 2003 Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata. 2002 Lokmanya Tilak Art Exhibitions, Pune. 2002 Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. 2002 Drawing Exhibition, Punjab Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh. 2002,01,00,1999 Annual Exhibition, Indira Kala Sangit University, Khairagarh. 2001 Jharkhand Art Exhibition, Jharkhand. 2001 Annual Exhibition of Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. 1999 South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur. 1997-2000 Charu Kala Pradarshani and Utsav, Kolkata. 1995-1996 Annual Exhibition of State Academy, Kolkata. Read More Read Less Read Less
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