Sudhir comes from a traditional Orissa weaver’s family. He learnt Patachitra, the traditional painting on silk from an uncle and then went to Orissa and got formal training. His forte is contemporary art with traditional elements. He used to do intricate art and has now branched out into contemporary work. Sudhir has attended several art-camps and workshops in India. His paintings are in numerous collections in India and abroad. He currently lives and works in Bangalore.
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#SGSM009 Celebration of Life
Floating pockets of memories; we hold on to them, with the other end of the string tied to our hearts. As we grow, the number of balloons keep increasing and we often fail to let some of the heavier ones go, to see that some have already popped, and some just too hard to let go.
Medium : Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
Size : 36 X 36″
Year : 2013
#SGSM008 Moments of Joy
There is nothing more precious than finding true companionship, the forever friend with whom you are ready to walk in rain, in heat, in spring, in cold, through highs, through lows, and to the corners of the world. Hold their hand and never let go.
Medium : Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
Size : 36 X 28″
#SGSM007 Nature (VIII)
A transformation from traditional to contemporary. This painting represents (the traditional style of Pata Chitra of Odisha) with a contemporary style of composition using animals, trees, birds, flowers, etc. There are no traditional topics like mythology which is generally found in Pattachitra. Here, all the elements based on nature, without following the traditional pattern.
The artist uses natural pigments, acrylics, oils, Gold foil for the surface treatment on various fabrics like Tusser silk, Gold fabric, canvas, etc.
Medium : Acrylic on Tusser Silk
Size : 14 X 16″
#SGSM006 Nature (V)
A transformation from traditional to contemporary. This painting represents (the traditional style of Pata Chitra of Odisha) with a contemporary style of composition using animals, trees, birds, flowers, etc. There are no traditional topics like mythology which is generally found in Pattachitra. Here, all the elements based on nature, without following the traditional pattern.
The artist uses natural pigments, acrylics, oils, Gold foil for the surface treatment on various fabrics like Tusser silk, Gold fabric, canvas, etc.
Medium : Acrylic on Gold Cloth
Size : 20 X 16″
#SGSM005 Nature (III)
A transformation from traditional to contemporary. This painting represents (the traditional style of Pata Chitra of Odisha) with a contemporary style of composition using animals, trees, birds, flowers, etc. There are no traditional topics like mythology which is generally found in Pattachitra. Here, all the elements based on nature, without following the traditional pattern.
The artist uses natural pigments, acrylics, oils, Gold foil for the surface treatment on various fabrics like Tusser silk, Gold fabric, canvas, etc.
Medium : Acrylic on Gold Cloth
Size : 16 X 20″
Year : 2019
#SGSM004 Elements of Nature (I)
A transformation from traditional to contemporary. This painting represents (the traditional style of Pata Chitra of Odisha) with a contemporary style of composition using animals, trees, birds, flowers, etc. There are no traditional topics like mythology which is generally found in Pattachitra. Here, all the elements based on nature, without following the traditional pattern.
The artist uses natural pigments, acrylics, oils, Gold foil for the surface treatment on various fabrics like Tusser silk, Gold fabric, canvas, etc.
Medium : Acrylic & Oil on Canvas Frame
Size : 44 X 34″
Year : 2015
#SGSM003 Elements of Nature
A transformation from traditional to contemporary. This painting represents (the traditional style of Pata Chitra of Odisha) with a contemporary style of composition using animals, trees, birds, flowers, etc. There are no traditional topics like mythology which is generally found in Pattachitra. Here, all the elements based on nature, without following the traditional pattern.
The artist uses natural pigments, acrylics, oils, Gold foil for the surface treatment on various fabrics like Tusser silk, Gold fabric, canvas, etc.
Medium : Acrylic & Oil on Canvas Frame
Size : 31 X 35″
Year : 2019
#SGSM002 Anjaneya
Swift as a thought, fast as the wind, strong as a diamond, and as loyal as a friend. Let strength, loyalty, and courage be your virtue and let devotion and discipline be a way of life.
Medium : Acrylic & Oil on Canvas Frame
Size : 34 X 35″
Year : 2019
#SGSM001 The Enlightened One
Only when we arrive at inner peace, can we hope for a peaceful world. Only when the mind is calm, can we hope for the world to slow down. Inner peace and calmness are the fuel to your mind, body, and soul.
Medium : Acrylic & Oil on Canvas Frame
Size : 34 X 35″
Year : 2019