Presented by Ehsaas | Online Exhibition | July 21 to August 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
Ehsaas presents a solo exhibition titled “Shiva – All Encompassing” by Kolkata-based artist Samik De, curated by the internationally acclaimed artist and curator Manisha Gawade. This thoughtfully constructed digital show will go live online from Monday, July 21st to August 4th, 2025, with a formal viewing launch at 7:30 PM IST on Monday, July 21st, 2025. The exhibition is part of Ehsaas’ continued efforts to take powerful visual narratives to global audiences through the online medium.
The exhibition will stream on the following platforms and will be on until Monday, August 4th, 2025:
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What makes this exhibition compelling is its deep and layered interpretation of Shiva — not merely as a god, but as an eternal, paradoxical force that transcends form, logic, and time. Samik’s works use intricate ink detailing and vibrant acrylics to portray Shiva as Adi Purusha, Nataraja, Ardhanarishwar, Kal Bhairav, Adi Yogi, suavely weaving opposites into harmony. Each painting is a portal to connect oneself in a meditative trance focused on duality: fierceness and compassion, austerity and play, renunciation and intimacy.
Shravan, also known as Sawan, is the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, and it is considered the most auspicious month for worshipping Lord Shiva. It typically falls between late July and August and is marked by intense devotion, rituals, and fasting, especially on Mondays, which are known as Shravan Somwar.
The churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) is a significant event associated with Shravan. During this process, Lord Shiva consumed the Halahala poison that emerged, which is why he is known as Neelkanth (blue throat).
This online show is a part of Manisha Gawade’s annual digital exhibition initiative, which she curates through Ehsaas to provide visibility to exceptional artists while removing geographical boundaries for viewers. Now in its successive years, the initiative has become an important moment in the digital Indian art calendar — celebrating both the accessibility of online spaces and the depth of Indian visual storytelling.
“Shiva is not just one form, one energy, one idea. He is completeness — contradiction and calm in the same breath. This is what I have tried to express visually in this body of work,” says Samik De, whose 20+ years of practice and devotion to mythological subjects find a fresh voice through his signature ink-acrylic technique.
“Each year I look for artists whose work has emotional truth and artistic discipline. Samik’s work does both — it speaks to the sacred, without being formulaic. I’m proud to present this journey into the many dimensions of Shiva,” shares Manisha Gawade, curator and founder of Ehsaas.
The exhibition offers viewers a chance to engage with the multi-faceted symbolism of Shiva through Samik’s modern yet deeply spiritual lens — inviting reflection, resonance, and inner dialogue.
About the Curator
Manisha Gawade is an internationally acclaimed Indian artist, curator, and designer. Co-founder of Ehsaas, she has participated in over 150 international group shows and 28 solo exhibitions across prestigious venues in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. As a curator, she has presented over 41 major exhibitions and is known for blending art with textiles, design, and cultural heritage. Gawade is also committed to empowering traditional Indian weavers, working with hundreds of artisans to bring contemporary relevance to indigenous crafts. She was the first Indian artist patronised by the ruler of Dubai and continues to serve as a global ambassador for Indian arts and culture.
About the Artist
Samik De, based in Kolkata, is a self-taught artist with over two decades of professional practice in contemporary Indian art. With academic roots in Chartered Accountancy and Finance, Samik brings a unique analytical lens to his creative process. His works are heavily inspired by Indian mythology, especially Shaivism, and are rendered using ink and acrylic with meticulous detailing and bold expression. He has held eight solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group shows in India and abroad. His paintings are housed in private and institutional collections, earning him recognition for his ability to bridge ancient themes with modern visual language.
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