About

Anurag finds ease and inspiration in the ordinary, the forgotten, and the mundane objects that quietly inhabit our everyday lives—those unsung heroes of the visual world. His conceptual process begins with keen observation, like a curious explorer on a never-ending safari through the familiar. Whether it’s a young man gazing thoughtfully out of a window or someone standing in front of a timeworn hair-cutting saloon, Anurag seeks the unspoken stories and subtle emotions hidden within these moments.

Positioning himself as an artistic adventurer, Anurag uncovers different meanings by juxtaposing diverse techniques and ideas, much like pairing peanut butter with pickles—unexpected but strangely compelling. He observes the unique personalities people carry and how these form identities, capturing the micro details of routine life and translating them onto paper with a mix of affection and wit.

His toolbox is eclectic, ranging across a spectrum of materials and techniques. Painting, installation, line drawing compositions, and paper cutout silhouettes all serve as his trusty vehicles to express the deep connections and driving forces behind the everyday. Each piece blends fragments of Anurag’s own life with the familiar world around him, creating a sense of oneness within this wonderfully diversified ecosystem.

At the core of Anurag’s artistic practice lies a fascination with uncovering narratives embedded in everyday objects. His work focuses on transforming ordinary, often overlooked items—such as old calendars, pressure cookers, and family photo frames—into visual stories that resonate with personal and collective experiences. Through observation and conceptualization, he delves into the unspoken emotions tied to these objects, crafting a dialogue between imagery and memory. His use of literary methods, repetition, and mnemonics imbues his work with layers of complexity, inviting viewers to engage with their interpretations. Tongue-in-cheek titles further enrich the experience, adding depth and humour through wordplay and wit.

EDUCATION

Masters of Fine Arts, Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence, Delhi NCR
Greater Noida|2023- 2025

​Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Sister Nivedita University

School Of Media Communications Fine Arts & Design
Kolkata|2019 - 2023

EXHIBITIONS

​IMAGINARIUM 5.0, 2025
Kolkata|2025
Emami Art, Kolkata

Paper and Play, 2025
Delhi|2025
Pulp Society, New Delhi

Fresh Poduce 2.0, 2025, YCP, IIF Parallel
Delhi|2025
Method, New Delhi

​Awarded at KALANAND 2024, Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation
Mumbai|2024
Special Project Space, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai

​57th Annual Exhibition of Birla Academy of Art and Culture 

Kolkata| 2024
Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata

​56th Annual Exhibition of Birla Academy of Art and Culture 

Kolkata|2023

Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata

Patchogue Art Council, MOCA Lights 2023| Point of Lights.
Patchogue, New York|2023

2nd Biennale of Collaborative Art Space
Puducherry|2023
Tasmai, a Centre for Art & Culture, Puducherry

​Abir First Take 2022
Delhi|2022
Bikaner House, Delhi

​Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation Annual Awards 2022
Delhi|2022
Dhoomimal Art Gallery in association with AuTypical

​IAFA (87th All India Exhibition of Fine Arts 2022)
Amritsar|2022
In The Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar

​Finext Award 2022
Indore|2022

​Student Annual Exhibition, Sister Nivedita University
Kolkata|2022
In Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
AWARD- First Student Annual Exhibition 2022

​Motile 2nd International Online Exhibition
Kolkata|2022

​Exhibition on the occasion of the 700th Death Anniversary of Dante Alighieri
Kolkata|2021
Organized by Consulate General of Italy Calcutta-Kolkata

​Kajrai Virtual Art Exhibition
Kolkata|2021

​Porosh Pathor Art Foundation Virtual Exhibition
Kolkata|2020

​Sister Nivedita University Online Display
Kolkata|2020

​Hues, Swar Sangam, Birla Academy of Art and Culture Annual Show
Kolkata|2018

​Hues, Swar Sangam, Birla Academy of Art and Culture Annual Show
Kolkata|2017

PRESENTATION

​SSVAD (Santiniketan Society of Visual ART & Design)

Bolpur, Santiniketan|2021

Guests- Pankaj Panwar, Rishi Barua, Uttam Kumar Bashak.

FEATURED

@Method art

@Prafulla Dhanukar art foundation