Born in 1964 in Siliguri, West Bengal, Prasenjit Sengupta is a celebrated artist renowned for his hyper-realistic works that defy easy categorization. Eschewing abstraction and figurative idioms often embraced by his contemporaries, Prasenjit focuses on human figures, rendered with breathtaking precision and skill. His paintings exude a surreal quality, blending extraordinary realism with a dreamlike undertone, achieved through a masterful use of tone and shade.

Prasenjit's artistry is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, with nuanced textures, subtle surfaces, and edges that elevate his work to an unparalleled level of finesse. Using a limited yet evocative palette, he creates strikingly lifelike motifs inspired by the world of visual experience. The stunning scale and the technical brilliance of his creations make them both captivating and thought-provoking.

Prasenjit honed his craft at Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, where he earned a Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA).

Prasenjit’s works have been showcased in major solo exhibitions, including the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Delhi (2007, 2005) in collaboration with Gallery Sanskriti; Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (1994) with RPG; Gallery Sanskriti, Kolkata (2007); ABC India Ltd., Varanasi (1996); and Birla Academy, Kolkata (1994). He has also participated in numerous significant group shows and art camps in India and abroad.

Prasenjit’s art is held in various private and public collections, both in India and internationally, further cementing his reputation as an artist of exceptional merit. His works are a testament to the boundless possibilities of realism, offering viewers an immersive visual and emotional experience.