Pratik Raut's artistic practice delves into the everyday lives of farmers, rural and urban communities, and the realities of migration. His work has earned him several prestigious accolades, including the Elizabeth Greenshields Award (Canada), selection for The Art Family (TAF) London (2023–24), and the Maharashtra State Government Award. His art has been showcased at notable venues such as the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2018), Kunsthalle Darmstadt Museum in Germany (2023–24), and the ERO Culture Art Residency in France (2023), alongside numerous other exhibitions and honors.

Born into a farming family, Pratik's artistic vision is deeply shaped by the rhythms of rural life. Each day spent in the fields offers fresh observations, reinforcing his connection to the land and its people. Growing up in a small village on the outskirts of Mumbai, he later moved to the city to study at The Sir J.J. School of Art, where he encountered a stark contrast between urban and rural existence. These differences—and the underlying similarities—became a focal point of his reflections, especially during his daily commutes. The structured flow of city dwellers often reminded him of the sheep he once guided to graze, highlighting the cyclical nature of movement and survival.

Migration, both human and animal, is central to Pratik’s work. He draws parallels between the endurance and focus of migrating animals and the resilience of people leaving their rural homes in search of opportunity. His art serves as a metaphor for these journeys, capturing the persistence, struggle, and adaptability that define both human and natural migration. Through his practice, he continues to explore these themes, weaving together personal experience, observation, and the larger forces that shape movement across landscapes.