The creative journey of Anup Kumar Chand, who was born in 1973 at Bhograi in Balasore district of Orissa, captures the observational strength of both the realistic and post-realistic (and the conscious and subconscious) state in a microscopic level. It is the beauty of the unlikely scenarios that make his works enchanting, and the wild flow of colours and textures further enhance this. Here we come face to face with the wild illusions and the unbridled imaginations. This world of fantasy, which sounds bizarre at times, not only touches your innards but starts a conversation with you on a personal level, as if you are travelling through a folklore.

Anup Kumar Chand’s artwork serves as a testament to his remarkable talent and the beauty of his surroundings. His pieces radiate the power, grace, and inherent beauty of tigers, transporting you to their realm through his intricate brushstrokes and vibrant colours. His work showcases surrealist themes juxtaposed with a spirited exploration of the environment and its natural inhabitants while remaining centered on the life of a tiger.

Anup’s paintings are able to envelop the viewer in their scale, in their space, and beauty. Their expansive spaces usually contain an explosive narrative that has been intricately crafted, slightly off-center. His paintings are the fantasy-shapes. The colour used on the elements mingles with the background in a smooth transition. The best thing about his paintings is that they ooze spontaneity and playfulness.