| Date
of Birth : September
8, 1970
Professional
Qualification : Bachelor's Degree
in Visual Arts from Indian College of arts and Draftsmanship,
Kolkata (under Rabindra Bharati University). Attend First
Class.
A
culture that lay hidden in the thick forests of North Bengal,
an identity that has been lost in the concrete jungles of
modern civilisation and a lifestyle that is elegant yet simple
- what happens when you form a blend of all the three statements?
You
get a glimpse into the world of tribals - a world of unspoilt
charm, of pristine beauty, of emotions, dreams, hopes and
aspirations. This is what Dewashish Das has tried to capture
in his canvas.
Born
in Purnea, North Bihar and educated in Darbhanga, Dewashish
has spent a better part of his life amongst tribals. Having
imbibed their ways, he has tried to capture their lifestyle
into his art.
Simple
details like caste marks, necklaces, peacock feathers, animals
and vivid colours like red, green, yellow, blue and white
are the trademarks of his paintings.
Dewashish's
love for art began while he was in junior school. After passing
out of school, he joined the Purnea Art College in Bihar.
Later he shifted to Kolkata and joined the Rabindra Bharati
University. Before joining Rabindra Bharati University though,
Dewashish had worked with Shri Sukumay Mitra, an eminent artist
from Shantiniketan and student of Nandalal Basu.
He
has part.icipated in many regional, national and international
exhibitions. "Painting tribals gives me immense pleasure.
This country has a rich tribal culture and heritage. It has
to be preserved before its lost forever", says Dewashish.
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