Haren Thakur

Art itself is a language, it needs strong emotions to feel and live. Art itself is a life it need a sensible mind and soul to feel each and every colour of it. In this wave of art Haren Thakur is a name that can not be forgotten, for him art and his life are synonyms they cannot be separated from each other.

Haren Thakur painter Of West Bengal, did his graduation from Kala Bhavan (Shantiniketan) in 1975, after that he took participation in various camps and exhibitions, he was also a part of major groups as well as in solo shows in different cities Mumbai, Kolkata and Ranchi. As these activities proved as a platform for him to express himself ina better way. Haren has his own distinctive medium he uses animals to portray political situation in India .



Haren thakur made , a collage of Nepali rice paper on canvas, his paintings are satires on political system. His work always has a hidden message, he always tries to animate the viewer’s thoughts that somehow disclose the hidden secrets also. Haren Thakur follows a very simple style to portray satires that directly touches the hearts and minds off masses in a very straight forward manner! His paintings are really impressive.

Haren Thakur always tries to capture and hold viewer’s attention by adopting very simple themes followed by very simple philosophy. He always believes not to create much hype which is a trend now a days and comes out with paintings of serene and simple philosophical attachment. With a blend of modern and ethnical art which has a real impact over masses.