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Every artist's studio carries its own rhythm. Some are filled with unfinished conversations between canvas and colour; others quietly preserve memories long before they become paintings. A studio is more than a workspace, it is where an artist's way of seeing gradually takes form. It is also where the ordinary begins its transformation into something enduring.
From Dhaka to Florence: The Journey of Artist Rup Roy’s Watercolor Lily Rup Roy has been working across various artistic mediums for many years, though oil painting has recently claimed most of his attention. Yet he always returns to watercolor with a kind of natural pull. His landscapes and especially his lilies have earned him a distinguished place among leading contemporary artists in these genres. On December 1, in the historic Italian city of Florence, Artist Roy’s first international exhibition will open. Hosted at the Tobian Art Gallery on the banks of the Arno River, the exhibition will feature a remarkable piece from his still-unreleased watercolor Lily series.
Loneliness in Cerulean Hues
Painting is not about what we see, there are several things what we explore…