Unveiling ‘Prismatic Narratives’: Ranjit Sarkar’s Solo Exhibition at India Habitat Centre
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The India Habitat Centre’s Visual Arts Gallery is set to host the highly anticipated solo exhibition Prismatic Narratives by acclaimed contemporary artist Ranjit Sarkar. Curated by Johny ML, this exhibition promises to captivate art enthusiasts with its bold expressionistic strokes and vibrant color palettes, exploring the deep complexities of modernity, human emotions, and spirituality.
Save the Date: April 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM Onwards
Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Preview: April 1-5, 2025
Exhibition Details:
Dates: April 1-5, 2025
Opening Preview: April 1, 2025, 6:00 PM onwards
Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Curated by: Johny ML
Ranjit Sarkar, born in Kolkata in 1975, is known for his unique approach to blending modern artistic forms with traditional symbolism. With a background in Indian-style painting, Ranjit’s works consistently explore the mutation of mythology and religious characters, offering viewers a deep and nuanced reflection on the interplay between human emotion and its surroundings. Drawing influences from Impressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism, Ranjit creates paintings that evoke both the “transitory” and the “eternal,” capturing moments in time while addressing timeless themes.
Exhibition Overview: In Prismatic Narratives, Ranjit moves away from conventional color schemes and embraces a mood-based, expressive use of color that aligns with his understanding of modernity and emotion. His works present an intriguing blend of the ephemeral and the immutable, using modern-day imagery juxtaposed with timeless themes, such as the celestial union of marriage. These paintings evoke a dialogue between fleeting fashions and enduring human values, a characteristic that parallels the modernist ideals set forth by 19th-century French critic Charles Baudelaire.
The exhibition reflects Ranjit’s ability to fuse aesthetic experimentation with emotional depth, as he crafts his unique visual language that transcends traditional artistic boundaries.
Artist Biography: Ranjit Sarkar, a graduate of Calcutta University, trained under renowned professor Samir Ghosh at Chandpara Art College and pursued a Diploma in Painting from DQ, Hyderabad. His previous solo exhibitions include showcases at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, All India Fine Art and Craft Society, and Chitrakala Parishad in Bangalore. Internationally, he has exhibited in cities like Dubai, Singapore, and Boston. Ranjit’s work has earned him several accolades, including the AIFACS Award and the Kalaspandan International Award.
About the Curator: Johny ML, an art historian and curator, has been instrumental in shaping the exhibition. His expertise and insightful curatorial approach highlight the underlying connections between modernity, emotion, and the eternal in Ranjit Sarkar’s body of work.
