“I see the world with my eyes and interpret it with my insight. Whatever has thrilled me, whatever I have treasured in life, I try to share it with my viewers. I am ruled by emotions, instinct and beliefs and if my work evokes the same in my viewers, I am more than gratified.”
: PHALGUNI DASGUPTA
Dateline Dehradun: VoW Café-Gallery-Studio honours itself with yet another painting exhibition by none other than world renowned Phalguni Dasgupta from 22nd of May onwards.
Known as ‘The Wizard of Watercolour,’ Phalguni Dasgupta’s artwork is inspired by Nature and his surroundings. This will be the talented artist’s first exhibition after a gap of six years. The artist will be showcasing close to a dozen artworks that will be on display for a month at the Vow Cafe.
Phalguni’s watercolour collection entitled ‘Colour of Civilization’ a journey through India’s cosmic life and unbounded nature will bring alive vast mountains, oceans, flora, fauna and cosmic life, a constant focus in his collection.
Talking about his collection Phalguni says, “The theme is my attempt to reach out to people across the boundaries of land and ocean, colour and civilization.” The artist dedicated his upcoming exhibition to his late sister Jayati Sengupta who had been his guide and mentor.
Phalguni Dasgupta was born in Bangladesh in 1934. He came to India after the partition and pursued a career in arts. His first exhibition was held in 1957. Since then, his numerous exhibitions all over the world has received many awards and accolades. His forte remains his technique of using salt on pigment to achieve startling effects.
The last exhibition by Phalguni Dasgupta was held in 2016 in Dehradun and he returns to the city after a gap of six years to display his latest art-work at VoW Café-Gallery-Studio coming 22nd of May onwards.
A must-do on your itinerary one summer evening! Mark your calendar!
Venue: VoW cafe, Sahastradhara Road
Date: 22nd May, 2022
Duration: Month long exhibit
