Ananta Mandal Official Website - Indian Painter

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Ananta Mandal is an award winning internationally recognized contemporary Indian painter. He is an expressive and imaginative painter. Mostly his paintings are created in impressionist manner and surrealist way in various mediums like watercolor, oil and acrylic. He lives and works in Mumbai, India.

He has evolved a highly individual style, deeply contemporary in its sensibilities. His paintings are best known for realistic urban landscapes. His brush stroke speaks of many things: the hustle and bustle of modern city life like Kolkata and Mumbai, figurative movements, horse in motion, charging bull, festive seasons, seascapes and lakes, the time endured old railway steam engine, Rajasthan desert, and the many moods of nature; where fluid moments are brilliantly captured by the artist. He has also gained recognition for his surrealistic paintings.

Ananta bagged many national and international awards. From participating in the most prestigious Harmony Art show, Mumbai in 2008, his excellent achievements include Award from Northwest Watercolor Society, Annual International Exhibition, Washington in 2017, the First Place Award from 36th International Exhibition at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, U.S.A. in 2013, Award for Best Landscape in Watercolor from The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, in both 2011 and 2006, and many more to mention. In 2016, Ananta was invited by the Indian branch of Faber Castell to test their new watercolors. His painting is featured in the front cover of their new set of watercolors.

He has continuously supported being part of fund raising charity art shows for numerous NGO and charitable trust in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Dubai, London etc. His artworks are also given to many art auctions to raise money for various social cause.

Ananta is a member of numerous art organizations, including Member of The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society 2012-13, San Diego Watercolor Society, U.S.A. - 2008-09, Philadelphia Water Color Society, U.S.A. - 2008-09. Life Member of the Bombay Art Society, the Art Society of India, Mumbai.

Besides involving himself in Workshops, he also keeps himself busy in making experimental art films based on paintings, Video Installations. Among his various passions, Photography also has a place.

His works can be viewed in numerous public and private collections worldwide.

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My painting on the Faber Castell watercolor front cover

It was a wonderful meeting with Mr. Andreas Graf Von Faber Castell, the Managing Director of Faber-Castell Ltd. to celebrate my painting to be the front cover of their new introduced watercolor. I was testing the colors from the primary stage and have shared my experience with the entire team involved. I felt the colors are of good intensity with transparency, purity and vibrancy.

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AWARD NWWS 77th International Exhibition

My painting Minara Masjid, Mumbai has been awarded into the Northwest Watercolor Society's 77th International Open Exhibition to be held April 25- June 2, 2017 at the Harbor History Museum, Gig Harbor, WA. Juror selected 60 paintings from around the world, among which one of mine has a place in this prestigious exhibition.

Abu Dhabi art residency and exhibition, UAE

This is indeed very exciting for me to join the event Art for a case organized jointly by TellusArt and Abu Dhabi Art Hub. I appreciate the fact that this event provides an international platform for artists to live, create art, meet and work with the many artists from different countries around the world. It has been an enriching experience for me and for my artwork as well.

Ananta Mandal Bull paintings are specifically attracted because of their grungy grace and strength of survival which are absolutely instinct. Their power reflects their sublime antagonism.

Ananta Mandal Rising Horse painting from new series! with each passing time these days doing things different is a new move. In addition to this divergence it holds a special place for new Horse painting series. My passionate admiration for the animal drive my inner force to transform into the equine masculine anatomy. When they move with speed, their vitality looks so majestic, powerful and the eyes full of expression.

Ananta expresses his love for Mumbai on canvas

DNA, 2 Sep 2016, Mumbai

''The city of dreams is a muse to many creative folks. Artist Ananta Mandal expresses his love for Mumbai on canvas. For him, the city itself became a theme of expression in his 14th solo exhibition...''

The young talent has more ideas

The Times of India, 26 March 2011, Mumbai

‘’Mandal’s paintings capture the essence of Mumbai. The young talent has more ideas bursting through his mind. It’s probably the only city in the world where so closely merge explains the artist who has painted every moment that makes this city unique...’’

Mandal works encases the fusion of real and surreal

Afternoon, 28 Jan 2016, Mumbai

''This exhibition will surely receive an overwhelming response and appreciation of visual and performing expressions from the present art fraternity due to its grandeur and transparency...''

Ananta Mandal’s artwork pampers you

Millennium Post, 5 Dec. 2014, New Delhi

''Treat for the senses. Ananta Mandal’s artwork pampers you. Realistic brush strokes, romanticism of the scene evoke deep emotions & simple charm. The young artist, whose followers span continents, is showcasing his awe inspiring paintings..''

Important message : Dear art collectors and buyers, My request to all of you is that when you buy my paintings from different galleries or private collectors please make sure you have authenticity certificate with my painting duly singed by me. I always give my buyers and collectors authenticity certificate along with the artwork. If you have any queries regarding this please don't hesitate to contact me.

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