Lot#47 || Kartick Chandra Pyne (b. 1931)
UNTITLED
Oil on canvas
11.00 x 14.00 in
Estimate ₹ 75,000 - ₹ 1,00,000
DESCRIPTION
Kartick Chandra Pyne was a pioneering Indian artist known for his exploration of Surrealism. Born in West Bengal, he combined vibrant imagination with keen observation, resulting in whimsical and expressive paintings. He was also the cousin of the celebrated modernist artist Ganesh Pyne. His artistic language drew from both Indian folk traditions and Western modernist influences, reflecting the cultural transitions during and after British colonialism. Pyne’s works often featured a blend of fantasy and everyday subjects, with influences from artists like Marc Chagall and Joan Miro, as well as Hindu iconography from his childhood. After a stroke in 1994 left him partially paralyzed, Pyne continued to paint, demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication. His later works, like his early ones, are celebrated for their vibrant use of colour and imaginative compositions. This artwork by Kartick Chandra Pyne exemplifies his surrealist style and vibrant expression. The composition, featuring an array of objects in a dreamlike arrangement, highlights Pyne’s ability to blend fantasy with observation.
Kartick Chandra Pyne was a pioneering Indian artist known for his exploration of Surrealism. Born in West Bengal, he combined vibrant imagination with keen observation, resulting in whimsical and expressive paintings. He was also the cousin of the celebrated modernist artist Ganesh Pyne. His artistic language drew from both Indian folk traditions and Western modernist influences, reflecting the cultural transitions during and after British colonialism. Pyne’s works often featured a blend of fantasy and everyday subjects, with influences from artists like Marc Chagall and Joan Miro, as well as Hindu iconography from his childhood. After a stroke in 1994 left him partially paralyzed, Pyne continued to paint, demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication. His later works, like his early ones, are celebrated for their vibrant use of colour and imaginative compositions. This artwork by Kartick Chandra Pyne exemplifies his surrealist style and vibrant expression. The composition, featuring an array of objects in a dreamlike arrangement, highlights Pyne’s ability to blend fantasy with observation.
