THE COMMANDING PERFORMANCE

The beast within! That is the thought that comes to mind when one is confronted with H.R. Das’s bulls. There is an empathy that he evokes in the viewer when faced with his canvases. They exude the power, pride and heart of the beast that is a part of us all.

While some artists tend to overlook the background, treating it as a mere support for their central theme; H.R. Das, treats it like a stage setting in front of which his characters perform. They may recede and be dismissed as props, but his backgrounds still command attention, the intricate tapestry effect and mute lines provide a vibrant milieu that serve to highlight the interactions between the main players of his magnum opus.

Born in 1972 in Burdwan, West Bengal, H.R. Das obtained his B.F.A from the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh. In 2007, he had solo shows at the Bajaj Art Gallery (Mumbai) and the Art Entrance (Mumbai). He has participated in numerous groups shows as well, which include exhibitions at the Lalit Kala Akademi (New Delhi) in 2002 as well as the Mahua Gallery (Bangalore) in 2007.
Inspired by Hindu mythology, the Bull or Nandi plays a prominent part in his paintings. Vibrant and dominant, his bulls are full of character that give his paintings a powerful feel.