Sanjay Kumar

Born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Sanjay Kumar received his Master’s Degree in Arts, in the subjects of drawing and painting. He has also presented a research paper on “The Philosophy of Colours in Modern Painting”. He has held a number of solo shows. He has participated in numerous group shows all over the country. His paintings are an expression of the positive and negative traits, which he observes in the people around him. . Kumar’s compositions are surrealistic in treatment, where human figures are juxtaposed with inanimate objects. The figures in his paintings throb with vigour, appearing to be twisting and turning, and barely contained in their space. The figures convey their restlessness, more through their gestures than their facial expressions, which are often obscured. His figures are spotlighted, thereby heightening the sense of drama in his works. The luminous hues that accentuate the energy of the painting are complemented by rustic wooden frames, which form an integral part of the work. The artist lives and works in Mumbai.