About

Praise
Susanta’s work captures emotions so vividly; each piece feels like a story unfolding on canvas.

Biography

Susanta Chakraborty (Born 1955) is an Indian visual artist based in Howrah, West Bengal. His artistic practice encompasses painting and graphic art, and he has been an active participant in the contemporary Indian art scene for over four decades. Through numerous exhibitions, workshops, fellowships, and national recognitions, he has established a distinguished presence in the field of visual arts.

Education

  • B.Sc., University of Calcutta, 1977
  • Graduate in Fine Arts, Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship, 1983

Fellowships

  • Research Grant, Lalit Kala Akademi (1988–1989)
  • Junior Fellowship, Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India (1990–1992)

Awards

  • Award for Graphic Art, Mahakoshal Kala Parishad, 1982
  • Award for Graphic Art, Academy of Fine Arts, 1984

Solo Exhibitions

  • Chemould Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2002
  • Chemould Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2005
  • Birla Academy of Art & Culture, 2008
  • Academy of Fine Arts, 2012

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • Annual Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
  • Annual Exhibition, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata
  • Annual Exhibition, Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata
  • Annual Exhibition of Young Contemporary Artists of West Bengal
  • West Bengal State Annual Exhibition
  • Eastern Region Art Exhibition
  • All India Exhibition of Drawing, Chandigarh
  • All India Art Exhibition, Department of Youth Affairs, Sports & Culture, Bihar
  • All India Graphic Exhibition, Hyderabad
  • Mahakoshal Kala Parishad Exhibition, Raipur
  • Bharat Bhavan Biennale of Contemporary Indian Art
  • National Exhibition of Lalit Kala Akademi
  • Inter Graphic Exhibition, Berlin, Germany

Workshops & Art Camps

  • Painting Workshop organized by the Government of West Bengal at Kolkata Information Centre
  • Graphic Workshop at Lalit Kala Akademi under the guidance of Krishna Reddy
  • Eastern Regional Graphic Workshop at Lalit Kala Akademi
  • Participated in numerous art camps and workshops in Kolkata, Ranchi, and Deoghar

Membership

  • Member, Calcutta Painters

Collections

Works by Susanta Chakraborty are part of the collection of Lalit Kala Akademi and numerous private collections in India and abroad.

Studio

Studio Address
6 Joynarayan Santra Lane
Howrah – 711101
West Bengal, India

Mobile: +91 98303 04037