1 February 2025/
AMITABH SENGUPTA’S ODYSSEY: A JOURNEY THROUGH ARTISTIC MASTERY
Artworld Chennai presented Internationally acclaimed artist Amitabh Sengupta’s ODYSSEY on 31st January 2025 at Kalamkar, Bikaner House, India Gate, New Delhi 110011 (11 AM to 7 PM ). The show will continue till 12 February 2025
Amitabh Sengupta’s ODYSSEY is a unique exhibition showcasing 30 works from his retrospective, including three large canvases. Among these, Banadevi and Banadevta stand out as a stellar pair, weaving abstraction into mythic figures.
AMITABH SENGUPTA: ODYSSEY THROUGH SIX DECADES OF ARTISTIC MASTERY
In a career spanning over six decades, artist Amitabh Sengupta has emerged as a towering figure in the art world. His large abstract works seamlessly blend European modernism with Indian cross-cultural experiences, earning him global recognition. Following a successful retrospective at the Birla Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, last year, Sengupta now presents a new chapter with his exhibition “ODYSSEY” at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
UMA NAIR’S PRAISE FOR SENGUPTA
Renowned art critic Uma Nair lauds Sengupta, stating, “Sengupta is both intellect as well as aesthete of a rare order. His most important collector in India is the distinguished Kiran Nadar, who acquired his work in 2005 at Taj Mansingh in Delhi. Sengupta’s oeuvre is deeply rooted in his observations of antiquity, featuring influences from rock paintings, pyramidal wonders and hieroglyphics. His works embody a balance between stunning figurative studies and abstract art, offering art lovers a spectrum of experiences. Nair adds, “We can imagine the beauty and power of ancient scripts through his textured terrains, which evoke sunrises and sunsets in subtle, resonant shades.”
SARALA BANNERJEE’S INSIGHTS ON SENGUPTA’S MASTERY
Sarala Bannerjee of Artworld Chennai, who discovered Sengupta years ago, emphasizes his mastery over diverse mediums. She highlights the tactile quality of his works, saying, “In this exhibition, it is the register of his touch and his tensile and tactile understanding that defines the beauty of his pliant brush. Viewers are left to imagine the fluid flow of molten lava as well as landscapes bathed in a sea of prismatic colors.”
SENGUPTA’S ARTISTIC JOURNEY
“Sengupta’s journey in art began with his education at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1966 to 1969. During the 1970s and 1980s, he exhibited extensively in Paris, delving deeply into abstraction and symbolism. His time in Nigeria added another dimension to his work, as he incorporated African cultural motifs into his modern abstract style, exhibiting at the National Museum in Lagos,” says the organizers of the exhibition.
SENGUPTA’S RETURN TO INDIA AND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
In the 1990s, Amitabh Sengupta returned to India and became a prominent figure in the Indian art scene. He held major solo exhibitions at esteemed venues like the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, the Birla Academy of Art & Culture in Kolkata, and Artworld Sarala’s Centre in Chennai. He conducted exhibitions in New York, London, Tokyo and many more.
Amitabh Sengupta’s book, a richly illustrated volume, featuring his artistic journey over six decades, published by Artworld will be unveiled by renowned architect and fashion designer Meera Ali on 8 February 2025, at Kalamkar, Bikaner House, New Delhi.
CELEBRATING AMITABH SENGUPTA’S LEGACY
“Amitabh Sengupta’s legacy is a testament to his ability to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, creating art that resonates across time and space. “ODYSSEY” reflects the depth and diversity of his work, celebrating a lifetime of artistic excellence,” says the organizers of the show.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the artistic journey of Amitabh Sengupta and experience the magic of his masterpieces.