An Exhibition of Paintings & sculptures by 6 contemporary renowned artists - Bappa Maji, Pravat Manna, Subrata Paul, Sudeshna Sil, Sudip Biswas, Tanmoy Hazra.
UJJAL” — A Radiant Confluence of Painting & Sculpture 14 – 20 October 2025 | Jehangir Art Gallery (Auditorium Hall), Mumbai
The group show “UJJAL” displays paintings and sculptures by six contemporary Indian artists: Bappa Maji, Pravat Manna, Subrata Paul, Sudeshna Sil, Sudip Biswas, and Tanmoy Hazra.
“UJJAL” (meaning bright, luminous) draws viewers into a deep conversation with form, colour, memory, myth, and nature. These six artists, regardless of their fields, combine tradition and novelty, the physical and the lyrical, the individual and the general.
Bappa Maji of Kolkata sculpts sacred and animal forms using the Bengal Dokra tradition. He reinterprets mythological Vahanas in new materials. His art considers humans, animals, myth, and daily life, prompting viewers to feel respect and think.
Pravat Manna uses paint to change the canvas into a landscape of feelings, using oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Through layered compositions, he explores memory, identity, and humanity, using technical skill and personal symbolism.
Active since the late 1990s, Subrata Paul sculpts, often with bronze and wood, moving beyond mere replication to reveal the hidden energies of form. His sculptures communicate human feelings and interactions, using both old and new artistic methods.
Sudeshna Sil’s work reflects her sensitivity, influenced by Bengal’s nature and art training. Through watercolour, mixed media, and fabric, she portrays nature’s depth, offering escape from city life.
Sudip Biswas, a notable modern Indian painter, creates stories of quiet feelings, cultural remembrance, and tradition. Benaras and the Ganga influence his paintings, which combine abstraction and figuration. His recent awards highlight the impact of his work.
The exhibition also includes Tanmoy Hazra’s work, which is characterised by its expressive and innovative qualities and engagement with diverse materials, form, context, and meaning.
The six artists engage in a complex dialogue, rich with layers of myth and matter.
“UJJAL” presents a unique mix of artists, allowing art lovers to dive into modern Indian visuals that are both classic and forward-looking. We welcome everyone to experience these artworks at Jehangir Art Gallery.
From: 14th to 20th October 2025
“UJJAL”
An Exhibition of Paintings & sculptures by 6 contemporary renowned artists – Bappa Maji, Pravat Manna, Subrata Paul, Sudeshna Sil, Sudip Biswas, Tanmoy Hazra.
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Auditorium Hall
161-B, M.G. Road
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai