Prasenjit Dhar

I am Prasenjit Dhar, an artist from Kolkata with roots in Guwahati, Assam. For over fifty years, art has been my constant companion — a space where observation becomes story, and imagination becomes form. My practice is grounded in realism, symbolism, and the emotive power of chiaroscuro, shaped by the techniques and sensibilities of the old masters.
A Post Graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, I work primarily in oil and watercolor, while also exploring acrylics, pen, and emerging digital formats.
My works have been showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions, including Indo-Bangladesh cultural collaborations in Kolkata and Kathmandu.
Notable projects include “Yellow Book Store” — an imagined glimpse into Vincent van Gogh’s world, created for the Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands — and a meticulous reinterpretation of “The Last Supper,” paying homage to Leonardo da Vinci’s original legacy. Signature works such as “Wisdom in the Shadows,” “Whispers of the Celestial Union,” “Embrace of the Unborn Moon” and “Van Gogh: The Indian Saint” mark significant milestones in my artistic evolution.
I am currently developing two major commissioned series one is a project on Shiva and Kumbh Mela series and the other is rec...

PG DIPLOMA in Applied & Visual Arts from Academy Of Fine Arts, Kolkata.

Exhibitions:

National:
Numerous group and solo exhibitions in Kolkata

International:
Indo-Bangladesh Art Exhibitions (Kolkata & Kathmandu);
DIFF Chicago 2025