LUMINARIES - ARTISTS WHO ILLUMINATE OUR WORLD

Born on October 3, 1973, in Kolkata, Abhradeep Sarkar is a watercolor artist known for his evocative landscapes that capture the charm of rural life. He has exhibited his works in several prestigious galleries, including Birla Academy and Ramakrishna Mission, Golpark, and with Bengal Art Factory. Currently working as a Lower Division Clerk in the Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal, Abhradeep also pursues his passion for writing Bengali poetry.

I am Dr. Aparna Singh, a learning artist whose soul is deeply entwined with the vibrant threads of India’s cultural heritage. My creative journey is a celebration of traditional Indian art forms such as Gond, Madhubani, Pattachitra, Kerala Murals, and Mandala, which I reimagine through innovative fusions and contemporary interpretations.

With a Ph.D. enriching my artistic and intellectual perspective, I approach art as both a medium of expression and exploration where tradition meets modern thought, and creativity becomes a bridge between the past and the present.

Working primarily in mixed media, my artworks embody a harmonious dialogue between heritage and modernity, each creation unfolding as a visual story that reflects my passion for Indian traditions, my scholarly curiosity, and my love for artistic storytelling.

Based in Mumbai, Rajashree Bandivdekar is a self taught versatile painter who works with both oils and acrylics. A passionate nature enthusiast, her work primarily focuses on seascapes, landscapes, and forests, reflecting the beauty she finds in the natural world. Her artistic pursuits recently culminated in her work, 'The search for Self', being showcased at the international Sharadiya Kala Samman 2025 exhibition.

Dev Chooramun, born and brought up in Mauritius. Graduated in Fine arts from Punjab University in 1979. Post graduated in Visual arts from Mauritius Institute of Education in 2006.

Held 16 solo art exhibitions in Mauritius and participated in more than 500 group exhibitions, workshops, seminars, convention, biennial, triennale, in Asia, Africa, Europe and America. Obtained 1st prize in model making at Punjab University, Master Award from Spain, Gold medal in Olympic fine arts contest at Beijing, Silver medal from Federation du Tourism,Paris, Master Award trophy from Indianoceanika and Salvador Dali Signature Award from Chakrav Art Gallery, Calcutta, India.

Retired art educator at Darwin college, Mauritius, Vice President of AAC/ACA (Action for Artistic Creativity) in Mauritius. 

My paintings are surrealists based on human forms, birds, animals, tropical flowers, fruits, vegetables and plants.

My medium of expression are oil, acrylic and mixed media. I am greatly inspired by Masters: Salvador Dali, Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Georgia O'Keeffe.

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Mehrangiz Talaiezadeh, Citizen of Iran,  Renown international Multi_Awarded Iranian hyperrealist painter artist, bilingual poet, art jury, art ambassador, holder of top international degree in drawing and painting from the international technical and vocational organization, international Multi_Awarded  in poetry. Owner of  English teaching and general linguistics degree in MA. 

So far, Her artworks have been exhibited in many competitive and non-competitive national and international virtual and visual exhibitions of galleries and museums both nationally and internationally, and have been published in national and international newspapers, magazines, and art books. 

Also, Mehrangiz's poems, and artworks have been published by International Newspapers, Magazines and Anthologies, and some of the world's leading poets and writers have provided poignant literary and artistic criticism for Mehrangiz Talaiezadeh's poems and artworks in 10 living languages ​​of the world. 

 Sri Ramaswamy, (Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh ,India) at the age of 73, stands as a torchbearer of the divine and intricate art of Tanjore painting. With unwavering dedication, he has spent decades perfecting this classical tradition, reflecting not only technical mastery but also his deep reverence for Indian culture and 

Presenting Artist Devyani , Bangalore (Karnataka),India.

Devyani, a young and talented artist from Bangalore, expresses remarkable maturity and imagination through her paintings. At just 14, her works display a keen sense of observation, emotional depth, and mastery of color and form. She experiments confidently with watercolor and mixed media, blending realism with expressive touches that reflect both technical skill and sensitivity. Her portraits capture personality and mood with impressive clarity . Each painting tells a story, revealing Devyani’s ability to connect art with human emotion and curiosity. Devyani continues to explore diverse subjects and techniques, driven by her love for creativity and her dream of sharing her artistic vision with the world. Her works show great promise and a bright future in the world of visual arts.

Priyambika Doddaballapur Manjunath

Student, Bengaluru, India
Member of Manikarnika Art Gallery and joined Spandan Global Art Journey. Exhibited my paintings at esteemed galleries in cities -Jhansi, New Delhi and Texas along with various online exhibitions.
Rooted in abstraction and emotional resonance, my works explore the emotional world unfolding within. It is driven by fleeting thoughts, layered feelings, quiet shifts in perspective that often go unseen but deeply shape who we are. Abstraction gives me the freedom to explore the complexity of being human. I aim to create visual stories that resonate across individual experiences, allowing viewers to find their own reflections in the emotional language of the work.

Victor Lipkin (b. 1961, Moscow, Russia) is an Israeli artist and printmaker known for his mastery of miniature and contemporary printmaking. A graduate of the Institute of Education, Moscow (Faculty of Graphics and Art, 1987), he immigrated to Israel in 1991 and is a member of the International Association of Art (UNESCO).

Victor Lipkin (b. 1961, Moscow, Russia) is an Israeli artist and printmaker known for his mastery of miniature and contemporary printmaking. A graduate of the Institute of Education, Moscow (Faculty of Graphics and Art, 1987), he immigrated to Israel in 1991 and is a member of the International Association of Art (UNESCO).

Lipkin has exhibited extensively worldwide, with solo and group shows in Moscow, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Vancouver, Barcelona, Mexico, and New Delhi, among others. His works have been featured in major international print biennales and triennales in Japan, Canada, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Australia, Mexico, and India. Notably, he participated in the 1st International Print Biennale at Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (2018). Over his prolific career, Lipkin has received numerous international awards, including honors from Cadaqués Museum (Spain), Kyoto Woodprint Association (Japan), Biennial Compact Print (Australia), and the International Biennial of Contemporary Engraving (Romania). His art, often exploring the intersection of form, memory, and texture, has become part of museum collections and international exhibitions from Europe to Asia and the Americas. Today, Victor Lipkin continues to contribute to global printmaking with innovation, precision, and enduring artistic vision.