NTERVIEW WITH CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ARTIST SUDIP ROY
I first encountered the work of contemporary Indian artist Sudip Roy through a calendar featuring his famous Charulata series, while visiting artist Laxman Aelay’s studio in 2008. In that very first moment, I thought, here is a master artist who produces very high caliber and sensitive works. Over the decade since then, I have seen Sudip work with many mediums, constantly trying to attempt something new, different and daring to take the road less traveled. His most recent paintings and sculptures in aluminum and steel have been particularly interesting. This new series is bold, minimalist, playful and striking, all at once. In this recent interview, Sudip offers more insights behind his recent foray into metals and the power of abstraction. Over the years, you have worked on a wide variety of subjects and mediums. What sparks your interest? I am always trying my hand at new things. In fact, I have always felt that I should work on different themes in d...