“Gacchati” is a Pali (one of the ancient Indian languages) word that implies to move toward … now, that could be toward one’s goal or future. This mixed media piece (42” x 28”) explores duality of life. The past might have less light as it fades from memory yet, we remember bright moments. The future does imply aging/mortality … yet, wiser new realizations make us seek the unexplored light!
Chirantan Ghosh’s Painting Blog
Amsterdam - Kolkata - New York based artist's contemporary paintings and arts.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Sunday, March 21, 2021
अहम् (Aham) - Self
अहम् (Aham) means self in Sanskrit. It is journey to discover oneself, that one is a part of all. This is a mixed media painting 21”x27”, inspired by my travels. Today we are so much focused on the ‘me’ and ‘mine’ that the realization of “self” is almost like a distant dream... we all can rise from our base emotions, look inward, into the miracles of nature, introspect and discover our true self in this infinite universe.
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Monday, February 19, 2018
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Saturday, February 7, 2015
The Moon Priestess
This is a mixed media 24" x 36" painting inspired by ERB's (Edgar Rice Burroughs) novels. The Sun is considered perfect and glorious, whereas Moon bears the imperfections i.e. more close to us, the flawed humans. She is the worshiper of moon, a deity that is similar to her walks of life.
Wish, I could post a larger image to show the colors and texture ranges but people use copy/paste too much :)
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
তর্পণ (Torpon)
Mixed media 24" x 30" - A tribute to the master, Jackson Pollock.
তর্পণ (Torpon) or tarpan is an Indian ritual of remembering and paying respect to late gurus / ancestors/ deities by offering water (symbolizing life force).
As you see, she is not just a woman (who doesn't have the rights to perform torpon according to practiced Hinduism), her head is shaved too i.e. suggesting the sacrifice of a monk. Her accentuated front hands ... shaped like heart, suggesting homage is what matters not gender. Notice there is a straight line dividing her (not proportionately), the indication of duality of one's nature (didn't like to play with the ordho-narishwar/ half-man-half-woman concept here). She doesn't gaze at the moon, who brings peace to her heart, that which, she lavishes to her dear Earth. She doesn't look at us/viewer as her intent is to completely feel the emotion of gratitude, that is borne from the understanding of her ancestral gifts... She is naked to judgements of her imperfections, with the calmness within. Notice the side hands, they suggest praying pose outside of Hinduism i.e. the act of Torpon is for all humanity.
As you see, she is not just a woman (who doesn't have the rights to perform torpon according to practiced Hinduism), her head is shaved too i.e. suggesting the sacrifice of a monk. Her accentuated front hands ... shaped like heart, suggesting homage is what matters not gender. Notice there is a straight line dividing her (not proportionately), the indication of duality of one's nature (didn't like to play with the ordho-narishwar/ half-man-half-woman concept here). She doesn't gaze at the moon, who brings peace to her heart, that which, she lavishes to her dear Earth. She doesn't look at us/viewer as her intent is to completely feel the emotion of gratitude, that is borne from the understanding of her ancestral gifts... She is naked to judgements of her imperfections, with the calmness within. Notice the side hands, they suggest praying pose outside of Hinduism i.e. the act of Torpon is for all humanity.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Union
This is an adaptation of my earlier painting "Biporit"... yeah I love riot of colors!
"The world is not dialectical - it is sworn to extremes, not to equilibrium, sworn to radical antagonism, not to reconciliation or synthesis. This is also the principle of evil."
Jean Baudrillard
"The world is not dialectical - it is sworn to extremes, not to equilibrium, sworn to radical antagonism, not to reconciliation or synthesis. This is also the principle of evil."
Jean Baudrillard
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Saturday, January 26, 2013
জটাধারী (JotaDhaari): Dreadlock hermit
Mixed Media: Pensil on paper, wee bit touched up in photoshop.
As a kid, I used to be quite a handful and my quite natured Thammu(Gramma) used to pacify me with self-made stories... JotaDhaari used to take the cake! I would imagine all sorts of fearful men/hermits who would take naughty kids away in distant mountains(I only heard about the Himalayas as a child) to teach a lesson for bothering adults.
... miss you Thammu and your stories!
As a kid, I used to be quite a handful and my quite natured Thammu(Gramma) used to pacify me with self-made stories... JotaDhaari used to take the cake! I would imagine all sorts of fearful men/hermits who would take naughty kids away in distant mountains(I only heard about the Himalayas as a child) to teach a lesson for bothering adults.
... miss you Thammu and your stories!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Remembering Steve Jobs
Today is Bijoya Doshomi, the day Ma Durga goes away from her children for a year - a pang every Hindu/Bengali feels... But I can't fathom more a loss than losing Steve. My humble way of saluting my Guru!
Mind races back to the day I got to shake your hand at the Cupertino meeting, that was a blessed day. Rest in peace, my Hero.
Mind races back to the day I got to shake your hand at the Cupertino meeting, that was a blessed day. Rest in peace, my Hero.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
রবিতরু (RobiToru)
Mixed Media - This is a homage to the eternal Bengali Poet, Kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore (Bengali: রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর, Robindronath Ţhakur) [7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941].
My personal belief is no-one can truly realize "Bengalis" without reading Tagore, please encourage youngsters to read the poets works.
বিগত ২৫শে বৈশাখ
সকালে উঠে থেকে শুনতাম দাদুর রেডিওতে,
স্কুলের দুপুরে ঘুমের ভান করে মার ক্যাসেটে|
লোঢসেডিং এর আঁধারে ঠাম্মুর গুনগুনানিতে,
চোখ বুজে আসার আগে ছাতে কাকুর সেতারে!
শুধূ তোমাকেই শুনেছিলাম,
তখন বুঝিনী হয়তো!
আজ তোমাকে লেখা পাতায় খুঁজি,
পেলেও বা, সেই সময়ের তোমায় নারি!
তোমায় যারা পুজো করতো
আজ তারা নেই,
যারা আছে, ছায়া মাত্র;
কায়ায় কথা আছে, সুর নেই !
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Paintings to bring smile to a Child's face
Hello Friends and Art Lovers,
Recently, I discovered my art can do a little bit more than become a decorative piece at someone's collection or means of expression for me. I joined the Smile train (World's Leading Cleft Surgery Charity for Children) and they have graciously accepted my humble collection of paintings for sale/auction - proceeds will go to the children who deserve to smile.
I wish, I could appeal to Mr. Gates for some help but I am a limited man with little means! So I turn to my friends and MNCs with CSR programs - MAYBE YOU CAN HELP?
My paintings are not the reason but the excuse to help the deserving. Those of you who know me, by now know I always participate in small ways to help so please drop me a line and I'll put you in touch with Smile Train directly (that way you know I'm not stealing your gift to the children). We are what we make ourselves to be by our actions...or so I believe!
Recently, I discovered my art can do a little bit more than become a decorative piece at someone's collection or means of expression for me. I joined the Smile train (World's Leading Cleft Surgery Charity for Children) and they have graciously accepted my humble collection of paintings for sale/auction - proceeds will go to the children who deserve to smile.
I wish, I could appeal to Mr. Gates for some help but I am a limited man with little means! So I turn to my friends and MNCs with CSR programs - MAYBE YOU CAN HELP?
My paintings are not the reason but the excuse to help the deserving. Those of you who know me, by now know I always participate in small ways to help so please drop me a line and I'll put you in touch with Smile Train directly (that way you know I'm not stealing your gift to the children). We are what we make ourselves to be by our actions...or so I believe!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
বিপরীত (Biporit): Opposite
Thursday, May 1, 2008
ত্রিলয় (Triloy): TrioApocalypse
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
রোমন্থন প্রতিবিম্ব (Romonthon Protibimbo): Reflection
At one point, man is beyond suffering - tested by surrounding and fate - at that moment, one awaits the inevitable truth reflecting upon the Life past.
This is dedicated to the forgotten holocaust of India - a year long famine artificially created by World War Hero, Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, killing more than THREE MILLIONS in 1943.
Friday, February 29, 2008
সুর্য সলিল (Shurjo Sholil): Sun Under Water
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
জীবনী শক্তি (Jiboni Shokti): Life Force
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Lal Nouko - The Red Boat
Though the boat isn't painted red, it draws the 'Sindoor' red from the sky in its dark wood tint. Saw an amazing sunset at Pune, which inspired this.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Monday, January 1, 2007
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Ardent request as a painter PLEASE don't copy, even though, Picasso said, “Good artists copy; great artists steal,” . If you want to share, kindly send this page URL.
Ardent request as a painter PLEASE don't copy, even though, Picasso said, “