Kishore Pratim Biswas

“For years, I woke up at midnight and started painting impromptu. I still find that very gratifying.” – Meet Kishore Pratim Biswas, an Indian contemporary artist. Kishore’s 15-year journey in the modern contemporary art movement has strengthened his unconventional thought process and influenced his painting style. Born in Kolkata, 42-year-old Kishore has been passionate about art since childhood. After graduating in Fine Arts from the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, in 1996, Kishore spent some struggling years in his hometown and moved to Mumbai in 2009. Today, Kishore has his studio in Mumbai. Kishore started by primarily painting in watercolours. But his talent knew no bounds. Gradually, he switched to painting acrylic paintings. Today, he stands on a solid intellectual platform, and his work reflects a unique streak where colour is of great importance, and form is only incidental. He uses the canvas’s texture and experimental methods to add the finishing touch to his meticulous paintings. Kishore is also an expert in acrylic, oil, watercolour, mixed media, charcoal, and soft pastels. For a long time, Kishore has practised as a junior artist under the guidance of Bikash Bhattacharya, Sunil Das, Samir Mondal, Ganash Halui, Ashok Bhaumik, and other renowned artists. You will lose yourself in the beauty of colours inspired by the likes of William Turner, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Matisse. Kishore organised his solo exhibition in Kolkata in 1996. In 1997, he displayed his work at several group shows around the country. Even though Kishore has a long way to go, his paintings are slowly making their way into the homes of collectors of modern Indian art. His name is also getting popular among Indian modern contemporary artists.

Education : Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata in 1997

Solo show : “The Green”, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata in 1996 “Nostalgia of Steam Locomotives”, Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2014 “Indian Locomotives out of Museum”, Lalat Kala Akademy, Delhi in 2015 “Nostalgia” Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2018 “Nostalgia of Steam Locomotives”, National Rail Museum, Delhi in 2018 “Nostalgia”, Heritage Transport Museum, Delhi in 2018

Group show : Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata in1995 “Summer meet” Gallrey 88, Kolkata in 2002 Art Flute, Bangalore in 2009 “Curenta” by JS Art Gallery, Dubai, 2015 JS Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2015 “Three Dimension” Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, 2015 “Curenta” by Art Karna , Dubai, 2015 “Art Beyond Borders” by Art Mudra, Dubai, 2016 “Colour of Spring” by Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2016 “The Art Conclave” by ICAC, Mumbai, 2016 “Lands within” by The Egg Art Studio, Delhi, 2016 “ “indian Art Festival” by The Lexicon Art, Delhi, 2016 “Summer Art” by ICAS – Vilas Fine Art, London, 2016 “Art & Abode” by Stanley Boutique and Art Vault, Delhi 2017 “Summer Art” by ICAS – Vilas Fine Art, London, 2018 “Frame 75” on Amitabh Bachchan by Pradip Chandra, Mumbai, 2018 “Thrang” by Painted Rhythm Art Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2022 “Ficci Flo” by banyan Art Gallery, Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana, 2022

Awards : Sunil Das Award from Government College of Art & Craft on 1995