Ananta Mandal is an award winning internationally recognized contemporary Indian Artist. He graduated from Govt. College of Art & Craft, Calcutta University, Kolkata in 2007, with a degree in Bachelor of Visual Arts. Most of his paintings are watercolor, acrylic, Charcoal and oil color based. 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, 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. Ananta Mandal bagged many national and international awards. 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 is a Life Member of the Bombay Art Society, Mumbai. The viewers, here, can get to see some superb paintings by the artist. Name : ANANTA MANDAL Born : 5TH February 1983. India Education : Graduate B.V.A. (1st class) From Govt. College of Art & Craft, Calcutta University (Kolkata) – 2007 Solo Exhibitions 2020 : The Soul Collection - Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2018 : Cities in Motion Kolkata to Mumbai - Sponsored by Art & Soul, Mumbai 2016 : Mumbai Cities - Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2016 : Rajasthan the color ecstasy - Nehru Center Art Gallery (A.C), Mumbai 2014 : Multifarious Impressions II - Lokayata Art Gallery, New Delhi 2013: Multifarious Impressions - Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai 2012 : The Journey - IFM Art Portfolio, Chandigarh 2011 : MUMBAI - Nehru Center Art Gallery (A.C), Mumbai 2010 : Journey from Reality II - Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2010 : Journey from Reality - Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2008 : Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi 2008 : Colour Scape - Sponsored by Ray Art Gallery, Pune 2007 : Divine Reflections - The Museum Gallery, Mumbai 2007 : The City of Joy - Lokayata Art Gallery, Sponsored by Planet Art, New Delhi 2006 : The Kolkata - Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata 2004 : Watercolor Painting - Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata Awards : ‘’ International ‘’ 2017 : Award - Northwest Watercolor Society, Washington, USA 2013 : First Place Award - Watercolor Art Society-Houston, U.S.A 2012 : The Winsor & Newton Excellence Award - Northwest Watercolor Society, USA 2011 : Award - The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, USA 2010 : Award - Outstanding Acrylic. Bold Brush Painting Competition, October 2010 2010 : Best of show Award - Western Federation of Watercolor Society, Utah, U.S.A. 2009 : Award - North East Watercolor Society, New York, U.S.A. 2009 : Award - San Diego Watercolor Society, California, U.S.A. 2009 : Merit Award - Watercolor Art Society-Houston, U.S.A. 2008-09 : Honorable Mention - The Art Renewal Center, New York 2007 : Award of Excellence - Western Federation of Watercolor Society, U.S.A. 2007 : Award - Texas Watercolor Society, Texas , U.S.A. 2006 : Award of Excellence - San Diego Watercolor Society, California, U.S.A. Awards in India 2013 : AIFACS Award - 14th all India Watercolor Exhibition, New Delhi 2012 : AIFACS Award - 100 Years of the city of New Delhi 2011, New Delhi 2011 : Award for Best Landscape in Watercolor - The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai 2010 : Best Painting Award - R.A.D Exhibition, Arannya 2010, Kolkata 2009 : Best Entry Award - The Art Society of India, Mumbai 2009 : Award - The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai 2006 : Camlin Award - 7th Eastern Region, Kolkata 2006 : Award - The Art Society of India, Mumbai 2006 : Award - Lokmanya Tilak Art Exhibition, Pune 2006 : Gold Medal - A.G.N.I.P.A.T.H, New Delhi 2005 : Award - The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai 2005 : Award - S.C.Z.C.C, ministry of culture. Govt. of India, Nagpur 2005 : Birla Academy Award - Birla Academy Art & Culture, Kolkata 2005 : Best Painting Award with Gold Medal - K.N.A.C, Ujjain 2005 : Best Painting Award - Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata 2005 : Award - A.G.N.I.P.A.T.H, New Delhi 2005 : Best Award - R.A.D Exhibition, Arannya 2005, Kolkata 2005 : Award - Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata 2005 : Best Water Color Painting Award, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata 2004 : Award - Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata 2004 : Camlin Award - 5th Eastern Region, Kolkata 2004 : Best Water Color Painting Award - E.Z.C.C, Govt of India, Kolkata 2004 : Jury Award - Varnika Art Contest, Ujjain, M.P 2004 : Gold Medal - Avantika Art Exhibition, Kolkata 2003 : Gold Medal for Best Painting - K.N.A.C, Ujjain 2002 : Award - Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata Participation - selected 2018-17-16-15 : Indian Cancer Society's Annual Exhibition, Mumbai 2018 : Vintage Glamour Ball, Charitable Art Show, Grosvenor House, London, UK 2017-16-15-14-13-12 : Color of Life, CPAA a charitable NGO, Mumbai 2017 : PIGMENT - Nargis Dutt Foundation Art Show, Taj Lands End, Mumbai 2017 : CRY-Child Rights and You, charity art show, Mumbai 2013 : The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, USA 2013 : Project 7, exhibition of contemporary paintings, Mumbai 2012 : The Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK 2010 : Colours Changing Hue ll, Camlin Art Foundation, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2009 : 51st National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 2008 : Harmony Art show, Reliance, Mumbai 2008 : Art Fusion Show 2008, Nehru Centre, Mumbai 2008-07-06-05 : Annual Exhibition, The Art Society of India. Mumbai 2007 : Traveling Show, Texas Watercolor Society, USA 2007 : Watercolor Art Society-Houston, USA 2007-06-05 : Birla Academy Art & Cultural. Kolkata 2006 : Top 100 Artist, The Art Renewal Center’s International Competition, New York 2006 : Annual Exhibition, Indian Academy...
