| Medium | : | Fiber Glass, Mixed Media |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 58 inch / 147.3 cm |
| Width | : | 42 inch / 106.7 cm |
| Surface | : | Board |
| Style | : | Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 106.7 cm × H: 147.3 cm |
| Year | : | 2002 |
Sanatan Dinda’s Untitled (2002) is a hauntingly beautiful mixed-media work that presents a tender encounter between a man and woman within a dreamlike, tree-filled setting. Its weathered surface, cracked edges, muted earth tones, and manuscript-like markings give the piece the feeling of an ancient memory preserved over time. A small red apple adds a vivid touch of colour, while the layered textures create a fascinating dialogue between romance, mythology, and the passage of time.
Sanatan Dinda | Untitled | Fiber Glass, Mixed Media on Board | 42 x 58 inches | 2002
Sanatan Dinda – Untitled (2002) is a deeply atmospheric mixed-media work that brings together mythology, memory, and the passage of time. Created using fiberglass and mixed media on board, the artwork has the appearance of an old, weathered manuscript or fragment of an archaeological relic. Its deliberately worn surface, cracks, torn edges, and layered textures give it a sense of history, as though a story has survived through time.
At the centre, a male and female figure sit closely together beneath the shade of trees. Their intimate expressions and gentle interaction create a quiet, romantic moment. The figures have a distinctly traditional, almost mythological quality, while the surrounding landscape remains soft and dreamlike. Their presence feels less like a literal scene and more like a remembered story or an image preserved from another era.
The restrained palette of greys, warm earth tones, and faded whites gives the work an aged, almost monochromatic character. Small touches of red, particularly the apple near the lower portion of the composition, immediately draw the eye and provide a striking contrast to the otherwise subdued surface.
One of the most compelling aspects of the work is the physical treatment of the material. The cracks and irregular edges are not simply imperfections; they become part of the visual language of the piece. Sections of the surface appear fragmented and layered, while handwritten or script-like markings at the bottom add to the feeling of an ancient document or forgotten narrative.
The work balances tenderness with decay—an intimate human story appearing to survive within a fragile, time-worn surface. Dinda’s use of texture and material makes the artwork feel almost like an object discovered from the past rather than a conventional painting.
Sanatan Dinda (born February 5, 1971) is a distinguished Indian visual artist from Kolkata, known for his remarkable contributions to both painting and sculpture. He holds the rare honour of being the first Indian artist to have a commissioned portrait of Mother Teresa displayed at Buckingham Palace.
Growing up in the vibrant yet harsh surroundings of Kumartuli—a historic neighbourhood in North Kolkata renowned for its traditional idol-making—Sanatan drew early inspiration from the everyday contrasts of beauty and decay. The narrow lanes, sacred riversides, and the artistry embedded in the local craft shaped his aesthetic vision.Despite growing up in poverty, Sanatan firmly believed that art could surpass limitations and reflect a sense of timelessness.
He completed his graduation in Western Painting from the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, in 1992. Since then, his work has become a vital expression of contemporary Bengali visual culture, where tradition and modernity are engaged in a powerful dialogue. Through both his sculptures and paintings, he explores the human form with lyrical grace, often celebrating the sensuality and rawness of the body.
In recent years, Dinda has been especially focused on recontextualizing traditional clay-sculpting, particularly the popular local representations of Mother-goddesses, as a valid and vibrant form of modern installation art.
Sanatan continues to play a key role in Durga Puja celebrations in his locality, creating iconic installations that have earned him numerous accolades. His artwork is held in prestigious private collections, including those of Sachin Tendulkar, Amjad Ali Khan, RPG Enterprises, Reliance Industries, and Ballarpur Industries Limited. Admirers of his work span across fields—from Sanjiv and Harsh Goenka, Tina and Anil Ambani, Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan, to Jyoti Vikram Thapar and Amitabh Bachchan.
His exhibitions have been highly praised both in India and internationally. One of his prominent solo exhibitions, held at Hyatt Regency, Kolkata in January 2010, was inaugurated by Amjad Ali Khan.
In 2022, Sanatan Dinda further cemented his global reputation by winning the World Bodypainting Festival, a testament to his versatility and evolving creative expression.
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