REFLECTIONS with Basuki Dasgupta, an art film by KYNKYNY

REFLECTIONS is a series of art films by KYNKYNY, filmed and edited by Manush John and co-
directed by Vivek Radhakrishnan.

Basuki Dasgupta started his journey with KYNKYNY in 2004, when the gallery promoted his first ever solo exhibition. Nearly twenty years on, together we look back and reflect on what has inspired and driven him through his incredible career.

Basuki Dasgupta is an intrepid storyteller, often recasting ancient fables in a distinctly contemporary context. His mixed media works feature a wide range of subjects including non-figurative studies, mythological imagery, and his trademark slant-eyed, puppet-like figures. This rich oeuvre is inspired by an equally wide range of influences, from indigenous traditions like the Pattachitra and Kalighat forms of Bengal, to the symbolism of goddess Durga as the embodiment of ‘Shakti’ or the feminine principle and Baul music, to the famed terracotta temples of his home town, Bishnupur. Fusing abstract caricature with vernacular imagery, Dasgupta’s works are saturated in colours and whimsy on the surface.

KYNKYNY was founded in 2004 by the husband and wife duo Namu Kini and Vivek Radhakrishnan. With an aim to make the fascinating world of Indian art more accessible to the world, KYNKYNY supports emerging and established artists – offering a highly curated selection of original and authentic artworks at prices. Since its inception, KYNKYNY has worked with over 300 artists from all over India and has shipped its art across the globe; from Dubai and Lithuania to Australia and Brazil.

In response to the growing global art market, KYNKYNY launched its online gallery in 2019. KYNKYNY.com provides all of the information and guidance that you need to start a collection or build an existing one. KYNKYNY.com also sources artworks that aren’t available on our website and can commission select artists to create customised pieces, keeping your price range, interests, and current collection in mind. Each artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artist and gallery.

KYNKYNY.com’s collection is well researched and curated to include art across various styles and mediums; whether it is figurative or abstract art; mixed media; oil on canvas or etching. Alongside a programme of online exhibitions, the gallery also hosts a series of quarterly events in Bangalore.

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