text: Aniruddha Sarker is a prominent figurative artist based in Kolkata, India. He graduated from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, in 2002. With 21 years of experience as both an artist and designer, Aniruddha currently serves as the Chief Creative Visualizer at Zee News in Delhi. He holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Calcutta University and possesses a strong foundation in applied art, making him a valuable asset to any creative team.
  Aniruddha’s artistic journey includes participation in numerous prestigious exhibitions, such as “Beyond Stroke” at the India Habitat Centre and “The Spectrum of Empathy” organized by the Kaarigari Foundation. His contributions to the arts were recognized with the All-India Artists Award in 2001. Throughout his career, he has used his art to address socio-political issues, fostering impactful discussions through his work.
  His artistic practice emphasizes a profound connection to nature and femininity, characterized by soft colors, charcoal, and cultural motifs that evoke deep human emotions and awareness. Aniruddha’s paintings reflect his commitment to representing nature, natural entities, and the portrayal of women across diverse cultures.
  He has garnered accolades from various colleges, universities, private organizations, and government entities for his insightful commentary on geopolitical and social issues. Notable milestones in his career include group exhibitions in 2024 at the Art Pinch Art Gallery in Noida, a solo exhibition titled “Lucid Dreams” at Triveni Art Gallery in New Delhi in 2011, and group exhibitions such as “Ripples of Bengal” at Artic Vision in Mumbai in 2011 and “Akar Prakar” in Kolkata in 2001. Furthermore, his work was featured in the 28th National Contemporary Exhibition by the South-Central Zone Cultural Centre, and he received the All-India Artists Award in 2001 from the All-India Fine Art Society. Aniruddha strives for greater visibility in the art world through engaging video and static content across broadcast and social media platforms.