{"title":"BIMAN BIHARI DAS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69a1843f-8a50-8322-89f0-fe7c6e1848ce-29\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-164\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e110dd96-2049-4ab2-98c0-55bd2f4d272a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBiman Bihari Das\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (b. 1943, Tamluk, West Bengal) is a distinguished Indian sculptor and former Principal of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGovernment College of Art \u0026amp; Craft, Kolkata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, widely recognized for his contributions to modern Indian sculpture. Trained at the same institution, he completed his Diploma in Modeling and Sculpture with first-class distinction in 1966 and later pursued Teachers’ Training and Art Appreciation at the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUniversity of Calcutta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Over the decades, Das has built a remarkable career as both an artist and educator, shaping generations of young artists while maintaining an active sculptural practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eHis works, ranging from portrait busts to monumental public sculptures, are installed in prominent institutions and public spaces across India and internationally. Several of his sculptures, including representations of notable historical figures, have been commissioned for cultural centers and public sites around the world. Das has exhibited extensively in India and abroad, participating in important international events such as the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTriennale India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and major biennales in Europe and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1535\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of fine arts, he was awarded the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePadma Shri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by the Government of India in 2014. Through his enduring practice, Biman Bihari Das continues to hold a significant place in the landscape of contemporary Indian sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"untitled-286","title":"Untitled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eBiman Bihari Das\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium: \u003c\/strong\u003eMixed media on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e29 x 21.3 in (73.7 x 54 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis untitled work by Biman Bihari Das (2002) is a striking example of the artist’s imaginative visual language, where mythology, human emotion, and dreamlike landscapes merge into a surreal narrative. Executed in mixed media on paper, the composition presents two intertwined figures at its center: a stylized female figure with a commanding presence and a smaller, reclining male figure gazing upward. The female form, rendered in warm ochres and reds, curves gracefully with an arm raised above her head, creating a rhythmic, almost sculptural silhouette. Her large, single eye and simplified features evoke folk and tribal art traditions, while also suggesting an inner, symbolic gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding environment is equally evocative. Dark pillars, a glowing moon, and a turbulent sky filled with expressive color washes establish a mystical atmosphere. The distant mountains and hovering birds further contribute to the sense of a narrative suspended between reality and imagination. The male figure, holding a small red flower, introduces a subtle gesture of devotion or longing, reinforcing themes of intimacy and emotional dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiman Bihari Das, an Indian painter known for his expressive figurative style, often drew inspiration from folk aesthetics, mythology, and the psychological interplay between human figures. His works blend bold outlines, textured surfaces, and vibrant colors to construct poetic, symbolic worlds. In this painting, Das transforms a simple interaction between two figures into a layered visual story of power, tenderness, and mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery Silver Scapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51865407455544,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/8717\/1896\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-09at11.17.19AM_2.jpg?v=1773037898"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/8717\/1896\/collections\/BBD.png?v=1773037941","url":"https:\/\/gallerysilverscapes.com\/collections\/biman-bihari-das.oembed","provider":"Gallery Silver Scapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}