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Kalipada Purkait is an Indian artist known for his evocative depictions of human life, emotions, and everyday experiences. Deeply inspired by the routines, interactions, and sentiments of people around him, his work captures the drama of existence through expressive figures, abstract spaces, and carefully crafted compositions. Rooted in tradition yet evolving with a contemporary sensibility, his art integrates rich textures, earthy tones, and modern elements. Influenced by Indian folk traditions, he continues to refine his unique visual language, blending cultural heritage with fresh perspectives. Through his ever-evolving practice, he seeks to bridge the past and present, offering a dynamic portrayal of life’s fleeting moments.

Qualification

Diploma in Visual Arts from Indian collage of
Arts & Draftmanship Under Rabindra Bharati
University, Kolkata, India. in 1989.

Nationality

Indian artist

Categories

Contemporary

Themes

Contemporary

Frida Kahlo did not receive many formal awards during her lifetime, as her work was not widely recognized until after her death. However, she did receive some notable recognition or award:

  • 4th November 2019

    National Tagore Award for Visual Arts, From Tagore University, Bhopal, India.

  • 13th Feburary 2018.

    Dinoo Nowsherwan Dubash Memorial Fund

    Shri. J. Mistry Artist Award, Shri.C.M. Pardeshi Award, Shri. V.D. Joshi Award for outstanding merit for my painting Organized by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India.

  • 17th January 2017

    Late Smt. Cumi Dallas award by Late Shri Mithoo H.

    Rabadi for Best Entry in the exhibition of 2017, organized by Art Society of India, Mumbai, India.

  • 23th December 2014

    Drawing and Patel Medium

    Organized by Camel Art Foundation, Kokuyo Camlin LTD. . Mumbai, India.

  • 11th December 2013

    A Cash Award of Rs. 10,000 in Drawing, Organized by All India Fine Arts and Craft Society, New Delhi, India.

  • 10th June 2013

    Best Colourful Work

    Kavya Shah Award Best Colourful Work conducted by International Creative Art Centre, Mumbai, India.

  • 13th February 2013

    Best Drawing in Black and White

    Late Prof. Muralidhar Nangare Award for Best Drawing in Black and White Organized by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India.

  • 24th April 2012

    Most Oustanding Work

    Gajra Award for most Outstanding Work, Organized by International Creative Art Centre, Mumbai, India.

  • 10th February 2012.

    Early Life and Background

    Late Lalasaheb Bhabd Award, Organised by Tilak Smarak Trust, Pune, India.

  • 23th Decembet 2011

    Mixed Media

    Mixed Media Award Organized by Camel Art Foundation, Kokuyo Camlin LTD. Mumbai, India.

  • 22nd December 1993.

    Mixed Media

    Mixed Media Award Organized by Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India.