The Journey from Inspiration to Expression on Canvas

Him Chatterjee, an artist of repute, is also the Chairman of the Department of Visual Arts, Himachal Pradesh University , Shimla. Known as much for his murals as for his paintings, Him Chatterjee’s important assignments include the murals in CAG office, New Delhi, NSG, HQ, New Delhi, the Mall, Solan and at many other places. His abstracted landscapes on canvases and pen drawings of several historical buildings of India display high quality. His exhibits feature in many Art galleries, Indian Institute for Advance Study, Shimla and the world famous Peace Museum, Puttapathi. Among his several awards are the recognitions given for his contribution in the field of art by the NGO “Sanchetna” in 2009. He has participated in more than 40 National and International Seminars and Workshops, and held 3 Solo shows. His Art Gallery (SAF) is one of the known visiting places in Shimla.