Bappa & His Tigers

Curated by Me (Subhojit Roy)

Presented by SHER (Joydip kundu and Apu Bandhopadhya)

Guest-in-chief Shri Jogen Chowdhary along with other eminent painters was inaugurated last night. This exhibition is dedicated to the Royal Bengal Tiger and Sunderban to raise awareness about the crucial need to protect nature. 

Bappa Bhowmick is a renowned painter based in Bengal whose works have always been centered around a special message for society. His paintings stand as a testament to his commitment to spreading awareness about the need to save the Sunderbans. Through his artistic creations, Bappa Bhowmick has consistently tried to promote conservation, highlighting that the Sunderbans is not just a home for Royal Bengal Tigers, but also for a plethora of other creatures. He focuses on the deep interconnectedness that nature has with our lives, and emphasizes that we cannot afford to destroy the ecosystem that exists in the Sunderbans. Rather, it is our responsibility to care for and protect it, for the sake of our own lives and the lives of future generations.

As India celebrates 50 years of the 'Tiger Project', an initiative launched by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 1st April 1973 at Jim Corbett National Park, Bappa Bhowmick's art is a timely reminder of the importance of protecting and nurturing our wildlife. His paintings showcase the unique beauty of the Sunderbans and all that it has to offer. From the lush greenery to the majestic tigers to the variety of aquatic life, his works depict the undeniable richness that a healthy ecosystem can bring. Bappa Bhowmick's art is a reminder that the Sunderbans is not just a resource to be exploited, but rather, it is a vital part of our natural heritage that we should cherish and protect.

Bappa Bhowmick's contributions to conservation and raising awareness of the Sunderbans have not gone unnoticed. His works have been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries, drawing attention from audiences from all corners. His message for saving the Sunderbans has brought forth a new light, one that calls for urgent action towards the conservation of the ecosystem, leaving behind a rich and protected natural heritage for future generations.