An exhibition at Gallerie Ganesha is displaying skilled watercolors landscapes by Bikash Poddar.
Gallerie Ganesha is set to host “Lyrical Landscapes: Watercolours by Bikash Poddar” from April 4th to May 7th, 2025. This exhibition will showcase the evocative watercolour landscapes of Bikash Poddar, a distinguished artist from Bengal.
Who is Bikash Poddar?
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Bikash Poddar is well known for his skillful fusion of human forms and natural landscapes. Poddar, who was born in Kaliyaganj, North Bengal, in 1954, attended the College of Art and Craft in Kolkata, where he graduated with a gold medal and a diploma in applied art. He switched to painting full-time in the 1990s after a prosperous career in advertising, while also being praised for his shows in Delhi, Mumbai, and abroad.
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Visions of the landscape: Bikash Poddar’s Artistic Methods
Bikash Poddar’s creativity is distinguished by his combinations of the fluidity of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy techniques with the fine details of Indian miniature painting. Bikash Poddar’s landscape paintings frequently include placid rural settings with well considered architectural details and a translucent glow, such as abandoned temples, dilapidated houses, and boats by the river. The essence of nature and human presence are delicately balanced in these compositional mixes.
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Bikash Poddar uses the wash technique to paint on wet paper, letting the colors flow together harmoniously and produce ethereal moods. Since the water dries fast, this technique necessitates speedy execution, fast moving hands, making it difficult for the artist to finish his vision in the allotted time. So the composition is always evading the artist.
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About the Gallery
Founded 30 years ago, Gallerie Ganesha has been playing an instrumental role in shaping the careers of numerous Indian modern and contemporary artists from Neeraj Goswami to Jayasri Burman and Paresh Maity. The vision of the Gallery is to provide a meeting ground for artists and their audiences and it continues to work towards it. The gallery hosts many exhibitions, talks and events to spread awareness on Indian art in addition to advising private individuals and corporations.
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One can immerse themselves in Poddar’s artistic perspective at the forthcoming “Lyrical Landscapes” show.
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