Seeking solitude in nature

Biplob Kumar Das was one of the pioneer students of Narayanganj Charukala Institute. He was born and raised on the bank of the Shitalakkhya River. It is very natural that as a painter Das is greatly influenced by his surrounding ambiance. During that time, his mode of expression was purely realistic and the painter went into the details of his subjects. The quiet and serene location tremendously influenced him and he painted tranquil nature, the splendor of the river and the simple people who were really detached from the urban life. Through the paintings, Das attempted to create an atmosphere that defines the daily chores of riverine people. The use of shadowy and darker tones depicted the unchanging lives of the community.
Das enrolled in UODA (University of Development Alternative) in 2004 for receiving a Masters Degree. Here he got a chance to be introduced to some great teachers who suggested him to transform his mode of expression. Das then started to divide form and composition. This was a time for the artist's experiment with abstract expressionism. Since then colour remains the predominant aspect of his paintings. Colour differs from time to time in his works. His work unfolds life's joy, ecstasy, peace, poetic aspect of nature, human life and different facets of materialistic life.   
Das emerged as a painter in the late '90s -- experimenting with innovative themes and techniques. Some of these techniques successfully infused a new look in his works and thus embarked on a novel journey.
Biplob Das, considered one of our bright painters, has a passion for portraying lonesome, hazy forms, often delving into melancholy. He believes that we are all part of the society, but some of us closely observe the society with intense passion. It seems Biplop's subjects soak up the torment, woes and unfulfilled dreams that are an integral part of our daily lives. The forms are often lanky -- sign of a hard knock life. The forms and compositions subtly hint at the many untold stories that lurk in our surroundings. Sometimes Biplob revisits the world of greenery, enjoying the serene ambiance. For deeper inspiration and bringing variation in his thematic works, the artist has passionately visited different parts of Old Dhaka and other parts of the country---- Chawkbazar, Bara Katra, Choto Katra, banks of the Buriganga River and Shitalakhya River, Sadarghat, Keraniganj and many more places.

Most of Biplob's works have a great tendency towards study based simultaneously with experimentation of various themes and objects. Observing his works thoroughly, one can easily feel the apparently lucid tonalities running smooth before the eye. He tries to express his feelings through simple realistic articulation, though shades differ from time to time in his works.
Nature has always been Biplob's greatest source of inspiration. He always tries to communicate with nature. The painter feels that the nature has an endless source of splendor, mystery and anonymity. He finds inspiration in the elaborate detailing of glimpses like light filtering through the leaves, sound of river's wave, the silence of nature, a drop of rain, singing crickets, dense foliage, the play of light and shadow in nature, flora and fauna as well as many others. Each of these elements contains a new story for him and an invitation to embark on a new journey.