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Artist Bio:

Soumen Ray is a visual artist based in Kolkata, India. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya and a Master of Visual Arts in Painting from the University of Kalyani. Working across painting, drawing, artist books, printmaking, and mixed media, his practice explores themes of everyday life, social realities, memory, and human experience. Ray has exhibited at institutions including the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, CIMA Gallery, and the Paschim Banga Charukala Exhibition. He has also participated in artist residencies and received scholarships and awards.

Artist Statement:

My practice explores the relationship between social realities, political conditions, and everyday human experiences. Drawing inspiration from interactions with people from diverse backgrounds, I examine how individual lives are shaped by larger social structures. Working through drawing, printmaking, image transfer, artist books, and mixed media, I create works that investigate the complexities of social relationships and collective experiences. Language plays an important role in my process, with words and phrases drawn from songs, poems, posters, and everyday conversations becoming integral visual elements. Through my work, I seek to encourage reflection, dialogue, and critical engagement with contemporary society.