Uttam Bhattacharya : Painter
I do believe that humans are the most beautiful creation of God. Their myriad of expressions, their joys, sorrows and their dreams always fascinate me, intrigue me and fill my mind with wonder and awe. Through my painting, I try to capture my fascination in my own way. In my painting, I intentionally deviate from the realistic portrayal of figures in order to capture and bring to life their world of dreams, agonies and ecstasies in my canvas. The characters I create are from the surrealistic DREAM world. They have dreamy closed eyes-transporting the viewers to their own mystic land of DREAM. I take help of dark colours to capture their pain and bright colour over it to capture their dreams and their hopes of finding endless possibilities within despair and deep trouble. Through my painting I always try to portray the rhythm of life- brightness in the middle of impregnable dark, joy in the midst of sorrow and hope amidst desperation.
Chievement of Honor Painting selected for Prestigious “ai100” book published by Arts illustrated – also selected as Top 20 contemporary artist and was part of Book launch and Exhibition at Chennai Painting selected for Annual exhibition of West Bengal Charukala Parishad (2019) Painting selected for Annual exhibition of West Bengal Charukala Parishad (2017) Represented eastern region in painting & poster competition in All India University cultural competition held in Nagpur (1993) Represented Calcutta University in eastern region University cultural competition
Past Solo Exhibition Jan 2024: “Dream Weaver” exhibition at Hotel Taj Bengal, Calcutta Nov 2019: “Chitraksha” exhibition at Grant Hall, Berhampore May 2014: “Mélange 2014” exhibition at Academy of fine Arts, Calcutta November 1992: Solo Exhibition – INRAPHEL, Calcutta University, Calcutta November 1991: Solo Exhibition – INRAPHEL, Calcutta University, Calcutta February 1990: Solo Exhibition – Main Hostel, Krishnath College, Berhampore February 1990: Solo Exhibition – Kumar Hostel, Krishnath College, Berhampore January 1989: Solo Exhibition – Main Hostel, Krishnath College, Berhampore January 1989: Solo Exhibition – Kumar Hostel, Krishnath College, Berhampore February 1988: Solo Exhibition – Main Hostel, Krishnath College, Berhampore February 1988: Solo Exhibition – Kumar Hostel, Krishnath College, Berhampore February 1987: Solo Exhibition – Kumar Sangha Club, Berhampore
Past Group Exhibition April 2024: “Sum of all Emotions”, Gallery Cave 31, Kolkata March 2024: “Affordable Art Fair”, Aikatan, Salt Lake, Kolkata January 2024: “Kamdhenu”, Monalisa Shilpa Kalagram, Koregaon Park, Pune August 2023: CHROMATICA, Gallery Chobi-o-Ghar, Kolkata Feb 2023: Gen C Art Gallery, Jaipur, Rajasthan Dec 2022: 7th Dimensions, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi May 2022: Kolkata Art Fair, ICCR Kolkata March 2022: “ai100” book published by Arts illustrated – Book launch and Exhibition at Chennai of selected as Top 20 contemporary artist Dec 2020: “Mirror of Mirage”: Group Exhibition by “Diversion 18” at Academy of fine Arts, Calcutta Dec 2019: West Bengal Charukala Parishad- Annual Exhibition Nov 2017: West Bengal Charukala Parishad- Annual Exhibition March 2016: “Bharatiya kala Utsav”: Group Exhibition – organized by WBHIDCO & Halo Heritage Art club” – Nazrul Tirtha, Kolkata January 1988: Group Exhibition – “Chitraksha” – Town Hall, Berhampore January 1987: Group Exhibition – “Chitraksha” – Town Hall, Berhampore
