Pratap Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana

Pratap SJB Rana succumbed to the call of his heart and left a thirty year career in the corporate sector to put brush to canvas. He brings a wonderful syncretic sensibility to his work which is influenced by his origins in Nepal and tenures across South East Asia and Sri Lanka.

Pratap's works are contemporary yet rooted in tradition. The use of bold colours reflects his passion for life, while the layering and play of brushstrokes bring out subtle nuances and rhythm. His paintings are rich in texture and depth and have a minimal approach to the subject, which is used to anchor attention. His deliberate attempt to use simple forms and vivid backgrounds compels the viewer to reflect, abstract and then delve into the concept.

His works are spread over a wide spectrum of thematic interpretations of all that touches his soul. Hence strong spiritually influenced abstractions and figuratives, zen like musings, the calm of a European park in autumn, the rising from the ashes of a Warsaw, the futility of the cause of the crusades, the spectacular wilderness of Iceland are some of the themes and subjects; all vividly and uniquely depicted on canvas ensuring a freshness to the style and treatment of each canvas. Pratap is clearly a ...

'Within Reach' / Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi / Aug - Sept 2020
'Let Me Live' / The Oberoi Gurgaon / March - April 2020
'Ānanda' / IGI International Airport, Gallerie Nvya / July - October 2019
'Within Reach X' / Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi / April - June 2019
'Memories & Mindscapes' /IGI International Airport, Gallerie Nvya / March - June 2019
'Pinot Palette' / Hotel Hyatt, Chandigarh / Artistique Gallery / February 2019
'Utsav' / IGI International Airport, Gallerie Nvya / October 2018 - February 2019
'Mystical Show' / IGI International Airport, Gallerie Nvya / April 2018 - August 2018
'Poetry of Longing' / Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Gallerie Nvya / 15 Jan - 15 March 2018
'Unconceptual' / IGI International Airport, Gallerie Nvya / Dec 2017 - April 2018
'The Benevolent Gaze' / Ojas Art / 15 Dec 2017- 14 January 2018
Bodhi Parv / IGNCA & Ojas Art / Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
'Resonance' / IGI International Airport, Nvya Delhi / 5 Sep 2017 - 5 Dec 2017
'Art for Concern Annual Monsoon Show, Mumbai / 6 & 7 July 2017
'Quest' / IGI International Airport, Nvya Delhi / 6 March 2017 - 5 June 2017
'Art for Concern Annual Show', Nagpur / 16 & 17 Feb 2017
'Art for Concern Annual Show', New Delhi / 16 & 17 Feb 2017
'Samsara' / IGI Intern...