Gopa Roy

Lives and works in New Delhi, Delhi, India

Artist statement

Artist Statement Gopa Roy Gopa Roy, a visual artist hailing from Tripura, India, and currently based in New Delhi, draws inspiration from a multitude of sources, with a profound connection to her home state. Tripura's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage provide her with an abundant source of ideas, textures, patterns, shapes, and colours that influence her artistic vision. Her diverse artistic practice encompasses drawing, paper making, found objects, land art, site-specific art, and installations using a wide range of materials. Gopa's creative process revolves around field surveys, photography, and references from her surroundings. Through her exploration of various forms and mediums, she delves into a range of societal issues. Her work often centres on themes like altered landscapes, ecology, agriculture, farmers, migration, social politics, and political boundaries. She aims to raise awareness about the border issues in Tripura, a region near Bangladesh, where farmers navigate "no man's land" and barbed wire daily to sustain their livelihoods. In recent times, Gopa has also been involved in developing community-based art practices in her native village near the Indo-Bangladesh border. She seeks to uncover and preserve the memories of local villagers who have lived along the border, shedding light on their experiences and resilience. Overall, Gopa Roy's artistic journey is a reflection of her deep connection to nature, her roots in Tripura, and her commitment to...

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