Nandan Purkayastha Indian, b. 1986
Overview
Nandan Purkayastha
Gandhi Preaching, 2021
Pen & Ink, watercolor and acrylic on paper
57" x 60"
“It is always about how we perceive things – someone may see religion in my work, others may see a larger narrative of strength and beauty,"- Nandan Purkayastha
Debopriya Nanadan Purkayastha was born in Assam in 1986. He studied Fashion and Design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi.
Ancient Indian mythology and vintage Western cowboy films served as inspiration for Nandan.
His compositions are elaborate in detail, and his colour scheme is usually contrasting. His themes include religious figurations that display his training in draping cloth, hairstyling, and using vibrant colours.
His method of incorporating bright colours with monochromatic designs sets him apart.
Nandan has held several groups and solo shows in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Currently, he lives and works out of Delhi.
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Exhibitions
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HUMANISATION WITH HUMAN THOUGHTS
A Group Show 1 - 30 Apr 2024All exploring the conceptual realm of humanisation, whether through portraying emotions on faces, introspective reflections, or intertwining human qualities with the natural world. These works exemplify an aesthetic fusion of...Read more -
GENESIS BY NANDAN PURKAYASTHA
A Solo Show By Nanadan Purkayastha 17 - 23 Jan 2024An overview of Nandan’s works denotes a sense of ecological and historical supplication. The lush world he depicts is not one in which humans maintain their dominance, autonomy, or forbearance....Read more -
The Celebration of Solitary
1 - 30 Apr 2023A group show of the artworks of 9 different artists, all of whom are engaging, dwelling, and celebrating the self, in terms of expression, technique or a community they belong...Read more
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