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Pradip Kumar Sau is a seasoned visual artist whose practice spans over two decades, rooted in Indian culture, tradition, and spirituality. His works—primarily in watercolour and mixed media—have been widely recognized and exhibited at prestigious platforms including AIFACS, Tagore University, State Academies, and Birla Academy. Sau’s artistic journey reflects a deep commitment to narrative expression, blending classical techniques with contemporary themes.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2005 – Bachelor of Visual Arts (B.V.A.), Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship, affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University

  • 2007 – Master of Visual Arts (M.V.A.), Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Art Exhibitions – Solo & Group

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2025 – Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2023 – Taj Bengal Hotel, Kolkata

  • 2022 – Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2019 – Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore

  • 2017 – Icon Art Gallery, Hyderabad

  • 2016 – Triveni Art Gallery, New Delhi

  • 2010Art Folio Gallery, Chandigarh

International Solo Shows

  • 2021Bridging Art and Mental Health, Bridge Art Gallery, Rochester, New York

  • 2020Life is a Journey, Bridge Art Gallery, Rochester, New York

  • 2013Biennale 2013, Rochester Museum, Boston, New York – One Man Show

  • 2011Art International, BoxHeart Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, New York

Group Exhibitions

  • 2016 – Annual Exhibition, Mahua Art Gallery, Bangalore
          Jeghangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2014 – Lokayata Art Gallery, New Delhi
          Sree Parbhati Gallery, Chennai
          Icon Art Gallery, Hyderabad
          Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

  • 2012 – Lokayata Art Gallery, New Delhi
          Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore
          Nehru Centre, Mumbai
          Confluence 2012, Galerie Art Eterne, New Delhi

  • 2011 – Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata

  • 2010 – Gallery Sriparvati, Chennai
          Anuranan, organized by West Bengal Govt. School Teachers’ Association, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
          Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata

  • 2009 – Chola Sheraton, Chennai
          Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata

  • 2008 – Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata
          Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore

  • 2007Art Folio Gallery, Chandigarh
          Gallery Synagogue, Kochi

  • 2006–2005 – Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore

  • 2004 – Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata

Nationality

Indian artist

Categories

Abstract

Themes

Echoes of Tradition: A Journey Through Indian Aesthetics

Pradip Kumar Sau is a Kolkata-based contemporary artist whose figurative and symbolic works reflect Indian tradition and spirituality. His watercolour and mixed media paintings narrate cultural themes with meditative depth.

  • 1996

    National Literacy Mission Poster Competition

  • 2003

    Annual Exhibition, Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship

  • 2004

    Annual Exhibition, Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship

  • 2006

    Annual Exhibition, Rabindra Bharati University

  • 2011

    Annual Exhibition, State Academy, Kolkata