About Gopal Samantray
Born on 3rd July 2015
Gopal Samantray, a distinguished artist with a B.F.A and M.F.A from B.K College of Art, Odisha, delves into the complexities of our environmental predicament through his profound artworks. In a world ostensibly progressing, Samantray argues that we're regressing, ruthlessly dismantling the precious gift of our singular home.
With global warming and deforestation sounding alarms, his canvases echo an underlying anxiety. The artist's brushstrokes vividly depict the consequences of human actions—animals adrift from their natural habitats, symbolizing mankind's relentless intrusion into nature. Samantray's oeuvre, inspired by his immersive experiences in a famine-stricken, Naxalite-occupied forest during his formative years, encapsulates the dichotomy of nature's beauty and horror. Through over 15 group shows and a solo exhibition, his work, recognized by organizations like TREE and Rashtriya Lalit Kala Kendra, Orissa, embodies a poignant commentary on the contemporary ecological crisis.
Academics
MFA
