Suryakant Lokhande

Suryakant Lokhande was born in Mumbai in 1969. He was passionate about art since his childhood and so, after completing his secondary schooling, he secured admission at the Sir J J School of Art. After graduating, he worked with advertising agencies like Lintas and Ogilvy & Mather, where he had the opportunity to learn and understand the link between art and media. This experience allowed him to hone his skills and significantly contributed to his artistic sensibilities.

Employing a visual vocabulary that includes elements of pop art and photographic references, the artist ponders on the absurdity of the material world where life is perceived from a superficial vantage point and not a purposeful search for one’s true self. Owing to its pop-neon colour compositions, his canvases emanate a sense of vibrancy and give a message about the present times. They become a ground for his enticing and coquettish protagonists, often women, to do away with all inhibition and stand unrestrained.

Projecting confidence and autonomy, these subjects adopted from the real world are undeterred by social conventions and are liberated with a voice of their own. The artist has held several solo and group exhibitions in India and around the world. Many of his works can be found in the public domain. A prominent piece that was created in collaboration with RPG Art Foundation, called ‘The Camera Man’, was installed outside Mehboob Studios in Bandra and has been greatly admired by celebrities and civilians alike.