Page 208 - Manifest September 2024

Lot No. 118

PARESH MAITY

b. 1965
GULMOHAR II
53 x 95 in (134.6 x 241.3 cm)
Oil on canvas
2009
Signed & Dated: Bottom Right
` 20,00,000 - 30,00,000
$ 24,390 - 36,585
Provenance: Property from a collection
based in New Delhi. Artwork was acquired
by the present owner directly from the artist

Born in 1959 in Tamluk, Paresh Maity is a
master of watercolours. He studied at the
Government College of Art & Craft in Kolkata
and completed his M.F.A. at the Delhi College
of Arts.
Maity draws inspiration from nature and has
travelled extensively across India and various
international locations to seek inspiration for
his work. The artist enjoys experimenting with
multiple mediums, including watercolours,
oils, sculpture, and mixed media.
Paresh Maity is renowned for capturing the
essence of cities through his watercolour
paintings. His exploration of a wide range
of forms and colours is highly regarded
by viewers. Over the years, Maity has
participated in more than 80 exhibitions in
India and abroad. In 2014, he was honoured
with the prestigious Padma Shri award by the
Government of India. The artist continues to
live and work in India.