Pradip Sengupta

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary Indian art, few abstract artists sustain the emotional and conceptual integrity that Pradip Sengupta has consistently demonstrated over the past 25 years. His body of work, defined by its depth of feeling, layered composition, and vibrant yet contemplative use of color, speaks to a universal human experience—one that is internal, nuanced, and often ineffable.

Sengupta’s approach to abstraction is neither decorative nor derivative; it is rooted in a profound engagement with form, gesture, and silence. Each canvas functions as an emotional topography—inviting the viewer to navigate a visual terrain shaped by intuition and introspection. Through sweeping strokes, fractured geometry, and chromatic tension, his work transcends the visible, reaching into the poetic and the metaphysical.

A double graduate of Kala Bhavan, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, where he earned both BFA and MFA degrees in painting, Sengupta’s practice is deeply informed by the school’s legacy of contemplative, holistic art-making. This foundation is evident in his subtle layering techniques and in the meditative tempo of his compositions. He treats abstraction not as a style, but as a language—one capable of conveying emotion, memory, and philosophical inquiry without the constraints of narrative representation.

His work has been showcased in a number of important solo exhibitions, including at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai and ICCR in New Delhi, and has featured in several prestigious national and international group shows. Notably, his paintings have found place in esteemed collections such as the Museum of Sacred Art, Belgium—an acknowledgment of their global resonance and aesthetic maturity.

Pradip Sengupta has also been the recipient of numerous accolades throughout his career, including the AIFACS Best Painting Award (2024), the Camlin Art Foundation Award (2005), and an international painting award from the Government of Poland. These honours reflect not only his technical sophistication but also the quiet intensity and philosophical depth that define his artistic vision.

What makes Sengupta’s abstract practice particularly compelling is its ability to create space—both visual and emotional. His compositions allow for pause and reflection, functioning almost as visual meditations. In an age marked by overstimulation and speed, his paintings invite slowness, offering viewers an opportunity to encounter themselves within the work.

Through a masterful orchestration of color, line, and texture, Pradip Sengupta continues to redefine what abstraction can be: not a retreat from reality, but a deep and resonant engagement with it—beyond the seen, into the felt.