Shuvankar Maitra

Trees during spring, winters and in full bloom are one of the most captivating sights one can experience even while living in cities. Trees form the major source of my inspiration combined with the various seasons. All trees are symbols of stability that hold on to their roots with all their strength regardless of what change the climatic conditions inflict upon them. The roots of trees spread below the ground and hold the roots of other trees as well, thereby forming a strong interlocking chain which is used for communication and exchange of vital nutrients. There is more to trees than pretty flowers, delicious fruits and relaxing shade. This is a very powerful message which I try to express through my paintings. I use dark and light shades to bring out the depths of the leaves and to reflect the changing atmospheric conditions.

Shuvankar Maitra

Contemporary Artist

About Artist

Shuvankar Maitra is a graduate in Visual Arts from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata and has been awarded the certificate of merit from Domous Art Gallery, Kolkata. He has held his first solo show in Taj Bengal (2010) and several group shows in Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangladesh, Dubai. His collections are widespread and present in hotels such as Oberoi, Gurgaon and ITC Sonar Bangla, Kolkata. His style is majorly landscape which he expresses in a semi-realistic style. He likes using acrylic, soft pastel and ink on canvas.