Saumya Bandyopadhyay

Saumya Bandyopadhyay is an established Indian contemporary artist known for his bold and expressive language on canvas. Hailing from Kolkata, the pioneering city of Indian renaissance, where art is an integral part of society, Saumya was exposed to the beautiful sculptures and attractive architecture early on, which developed a curiosity in him and led him to take up a career in Art ; Saumya strongly feels that 'Saumya the artist' is but a product of this environment.

The Bull - The mighty Enchanter, is his latest series of works. Saumya's canvas is the recognition, tribute and acknowledgment to the bulls and bull calves who passed on before a promising circumstance or couldn't show up in this world at all due to birth impediments or manipulation with sexed semen. The shortfall of available business areas for bulls has made it more affordable to kill bull calves rather than raise them to healthy bulls, thus creating the off-kilter fall in bull population on the planet. 

Bulls hold a pastoral significance in history. This majestic creature has been one of the earliest references to livestock in art. Its magnificent wide curving horns and its prominent dewlap, richly adds to its agile line and remarkable approach. Saumya's illustration of bull, with the signature curves of its head, prominent hump of its back, energised depictions of its propulsion and thrust, and the color palette believably uncommon - drives an unparalleled imagery of enchanting beauty and charm. His works styled with fantasy, is filled with various dimensions of dreamlike imagery.

Saumya's works have been exhibited at several group and solo shows across India and gained high praises.