ARPAN BHOWMIK

Bio

Born in 1977 in Kolkata, Arpan Bhowmik graduated from the Government College of Art and Craft, University of Calcutta in 2001. Known for his expertise in both acrylic and watercolours, Bhowmik’s largely monochromatic cityscapes have a splash of colour thrown in ever so often lending his art a surreal effect.

Having lived in Kolkata all his life, the artist is deeply inspired by the city and pours his love for his hometown with effortless strokes on canvas. Bhowmik’s ‘A journey Through Kolkata’ series showcases the vintage theme of the heritage city. Playing a lot with light and shadow in most of his work, Arpan makes sure the time of the day evident in his artwork despite it being largely in black and white. One of his favourite subjects is the tram. The lifeline of Kolkata, the tram symbolizes urban endeavour and grit with a reflection on the past. At the same time, it also shows moving on and leaving the past behind and charging towards the future. Various means of transport catch Bhowmik’s fancy often and he claims that it is his way of channelling his creativity from himself onto his audience. Be it an auto, a tram, a taxi or a rickshaw, the artist pay so much attention to detail that the painting looks as realistic as a picture.

Arpan lives with his family in Kolkata, India and is currently on an exclusive contract with Easel Stories Art Gallery.