Among the present-day cultural narratives and emerging voices of heritage artists, Debashis Rout definitely stands out as an advocate of this artistic direction. A Saudi-based, Indian-origin painter, he has been readily exploring the themes of cultural legacy for over three decades. Let’s take a look at the artist's work, his influences, and elements of his artistic style.
Meet Debashis Rout
Debashis is a contemporary Indian artist specializing in abstract art, who currently lives and works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For decades, he has been dedicating his time and efforts to two parallel careers – painting and IT, which allows him to masterfully blend technical accuracy and unlimited creative expression in his art.
Debashis Rout’s nature-inspired artworks have been displayed on many online platforms, and the artist participated in the Polar Gallery exhibition. He is also active on ArtStation, Instagram, and Facebook, where he shares his recent creations and gives a sneak peek into his creative process to interested followers.
Debashis Rout’s Creative Focus and Style
Debashis Rout has been heavily influenced by well-established figures in art, such as J.M.W. Turner and Leonid Afremov, and the techniques of knife painting and cold wax. The artist also gained inspiration on the use of color in painting by observing the work of Kathleen Rietz, Elli Milan, Nancy Madina, Peter Terrin, and other contemporary artists. His main specialization lies within oil and acrylic on canvas, with culturally inspired color combinations and visual elements. Sometimes, the artist blends the new and the old, fusing modern techniques like mixed media and digital art with traditional methods.
Debashis gives special significance to sharing his authentic Indian culture narratives and experiences with local and global audiences through art. Mainly working in the abstract style, he sees this art form as an effective means of communicating his feelings and ideas at a deeper symbolic and emotional level. One can trace many dominant themes in Debashis Rout’s creative portfolio, with the recurring horse image and floral imagery as distinct points of reference. The artist has already covered many cultural narratives and is currently working on the expansion of his visual language’s boundaries via authentic creative techniques.
You can find more information about Debashis Rout and his heritage-focused art on DebasART.