Paresh Maity

ABOUT

Paresh Maity is one of India's most versatile and celebrated contemporary artists. Having an artistic career spanning over five decades and ninety solo exhibitions worldwide, he has explored a diverse range of mediums including drawing, paintings in watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, installation, ceramics and more. At the heart of his practice lies a deep intrigue of light- its presence, absence, and transformative effects. Maity has holistically captured the myriad effects of light in all forms of art, watercolours, oil and acrylic; his work reveals an ongoing dialogue between color and illumination. Whether it's the serene ghats of Varanasi, the incandescent cities of Europe, or monumental metal sculptures that play with natural light and shadow, every artwork by Paresh Maity reflects his relentless curiosity and experimental spirit making him one of the most dynamic contemporary artists in today's time. Maity's art is steeped in the ethos of Indian culture while resonating deeply with contemporary audiences. Through his experimentation across mediums and scale, his exploration of light becomes a language - a way to see, feel, and connect.