Step to Harbor 1 (9/15) by Samiran Dey
This series of paintings unfolds a symbolic, dreamlike narrative shaped by personal memory and the quiet weight of social invisibility. Through fragmented figures, hybrid beings, and surreal landscapes, the works reflect the psychological terrain of those navigating life on the margins—negotiating belonging, loss, and transformation. The earthy tones and layered textures create a tactile intimacy, echoing the slow process of healing and remembering. Mythic creatures and natural forms act as metaphors for resilience, inner turmoil, and care. In its silences and ruptures, the series becomes a lyrical testament to endurance—a visual archive of memory, vulnerability, and the will to persist.
This artwork was exhibited at Method Kala Ghoda in the group exhibition "In the Small, Infinite" (June 2025).
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Size |
10" x 10" |
| Medium |
Watercolor, Transparent Paper, Graphite, Pen Charcoal and Acrylic on Canvas |
| Framing | Wooden Box Frame |
| Year | 2025 |
| Editions | Unique |
| Signed | Signed by Artist |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Included |
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Samiran Dey
Samiran Dey, currently residing in Kolkata, West Bengal, is a studio artist at Lalit Kala Akademi. Samiran pursued a dual degree in Sanskrit and Fine Arts, marking the beginning of a remarkable artistic career. Completing their master's from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, in 2020, they have been established as a prominent figure in the art scene.
Born and brought up in a lower middle-class family in Kolkata, Samiran's childhood was marked by the harsh realities of life and the struggles their family faced to survive. As the sole earning member of the family, they continue to grapple with these challenges. Samiran weaves a vivid imagery of Kolkata's socio-political intricacies in their artwork, capturing the shifting landscape and fading memories with each stroke. Their art is a nuanced narrative, reflecting a sociometaphorical reality with enchanting and surrealistic undertones. Conceptualizing art from Kolkata's fabric, they endeavor to reflect the transformation of playgrounds into skyscrapers, echoing the pulse of an unscrupulous society.
