Durba Sen

Art has always been an important part of Durba’s life. It has helped in defining her expression, views, sensibilities and her experiences.

Born and raised in India, Durba started off by taking classes in art and Indian classical dancing. She enjoyed both, but decided to take art with her when she traveled to the U.S. While growing up, she explored water colors, graphite, charcoal and oil pastels. The exploration of different media fascinated her and made her curious for more! She worked on landscapes, especially skies in their different moods, hues and colors. She also worked on portraits, exploring the light and shadow and the contours of the face.

For a long time thereafter art took a backseat with career and raising a family in the U.S. Relocating back to India from the U.S for a few years sparked back her interest in art. The vibrant colors of India, the spontaneity of the people, the textures found in fabrics and spices, the diverse music, the architecture and the sense of vibrancy in every corner of the country – all stirred the artistic passion in Durba and helped create a dynamic vibrancy on the canvas!

Bright vibrant colors and different textures are used to weave through her imagination and feelings to render beauti...

CTE (Career Technical Education) Teaching Credential certification from the Alameda Board of Education in alignment with AME (Arts, Media and Entertainment) education program – 06/05/2024 to 07/01/2027

California State University, East Bay – Certificate Courses in Multimedia and Web Design

Calcutta University, India – Masters in Arts (M.A) English Literature

SOLO
Olive Hyde Art Gallery, Fremont CA – Chromatic Rhythms, 2025
Panama Bay Café, Livermore CA – Changes in the Air, 2022
Mission Coffee, Fremont CA – Abstractions in Life, 2020; Monochromes, 2017
Red Rock Café, Mountain View CA – 2016
Fremont Art Association Gallery – 2015

GROUP
Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA – 103rd Anniversary Exhibition juried by Daniel Garcia of Content Magazine, 2024
Olive Hyde Art Guild & Gallery, Fremont CA – Holiday for the Arts Gala, 2024, 2023, 2019-2016
San Francisco Open Studios – Artspan – 2024-2019
2358 Market Gallery, San Francisco Ca – Showstopper Series, curated by Kalie Capaodna, 2024
NCWCA & Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA – Access: An Ordinary Notion juried by Elizabeth Addison, Karen Gutfreund & Meghan Macleod, 2024
Artspan at Superfine Art Fair, San Francisco, CA – curated, 2024
NCWCA & Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA – 6000 Circle Project, a global art initiative by The Calling curated by Elizabeth Addison, 2024
WORKS, San Jose CA – (Anti) Valentine Show – 2024, 2021
Olive Hyde Art Gallery, Fremont, CA – Hidden Treasures, Local Talent – 2024, 2023, 2020, 2018, 2016
The Drawing Room SF, San Francisco CA – Home – curated by Renee DeCarlo & Courtney Norris, 2024
2358 Market Gallery, Sa...