MERGING INDIAN ARTISTS

It takes time, effort, and talent to make a name for oneself in the art world. The art scene in India is very exciting with plenty of new artists making an impact through their works. New88

Here are 20 artists we think will be making a big impact and are therefore worth looking out for in 2018. No longer limited to the classic canvas, these artists explore different techniques and media ranging from intricate paper cuts to detailed digital art taking visual arts to unimagined heights.

From being showcased at galleries around the world to creating their own virtual galleries on social media these Indian artists are creating a buzz online and off line.

1. Prabhakar Pachpute

Heavily influenced by the emerging coal mines around the village of his childhood, Pachpute works with various media including paper pulp, terracotta, ceramic, fibre glass, and charcoal. His renditions in charcoal show deep thought into the influences of industrialisation, especially in rural areas.

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2. Dheer Kaku

Though he trained as a painter, Dheer Kaku moved on to digital media, long exposure photography and other forms to express himself in his quest to understand the "juncture between the body and the mind".

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3. Gipin Varghese

Gipin's works are about various events that affect humans, especially in the non-urban context. One can see influences of Indian folk art traditions in his works. Watercolours are his forte.

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4. Bhaskar Rao

Bhaskar Rao, a landscape artist from Hyderabad, is a recipient of many awards like Junior Fellowship from (H.R.D) Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India, state awards and also international awards. Motiff "The Tree" has remained constant as part of his oeuvre over the years in his career.

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5. Parul Gupta

Delhi based Parul Gupta has an MFA from Nottingham Trent University. Her minimalist style and leaning towards architectural images have resulted in stunning linear works on paper.

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6. Anirban Mitra

One look at Anirban's work and the viewer is assaulted with bright colours and lots of images vying for attention. On closer examination the chaos calms down and clearer images emerge taking the viewer on a journey of juxtaposed images from popular culture creating their own story.