Reviving a Legend: Bimal Das Gupta's Abstractionist Journey Unveiled

The exhibition 'Bimal Das Gupta: Tutelage - An Ode to a Legend' at Travancore House celebrates the artistic journey of abstractionist Bimal Das Gupta. It showcases his evolution from landscape painter to a major abstractionist, featuring works in various mediums, including murals and essays by art critics.

The ongoing exhibition, 'Bimal Das Gupta: Tutelage - An Ode to a Legend', offers a comprehensive showcase of Bimal Das Gupta's six-decade-long journey as an abstractionist. Held at Travancore House, the event is organized by Dhoomimal Gallery and Gallery Silver Scapes.

Das Gupta's body of work spans a vast array of mediums he experimented with, including watercolours, acrylics, and oils, particularly after developing an allergy to oil paints. The exhibition traverses his transformation from a landscape artist to a cubism experimenter, further delving into neo-tantrism, culminating in his pure abstraction phase.

This retrospective not only reinstates Das Gupta's legacy, which was somewhat eclipsed following his death in 1995, but also highlights his profound impact on Indian abstractionism. Accompanied by a publication featuring insights from top Indian art critics, the exhibition includes curated tours and discussions, making it a vital gathering for art enthusiasts.

(With inputs from agencies.)