Debiprasad Bhunia Indian, b. 1990
"The Space118 Fine Arts Grant is a meaningful opportunity for artists who want to develop their practice with both material and intellectual support. Beyond the financial assistance, the grant creates a thoughtful environment where artists can reflect on their work through mentorship, discussions, and peer exchange. For me, the program provided the time and space to expand my project Roots and Dreams, experiment with materials, and think more critically about my process. I would encourage future applicants to approach the grant not only as financial support but as a chance to deepen their ideas, research, and artistic direction."
Debiprasad Bhunia (b.1990, East Medinipur, West Bengal, India) received a BFA in Sculpture, Government College of Art & Craft, University of Calcutta, Kolkata (2016) and MFA in Sculpture, College of Art, University of Delhi, New Delhi (2018).
His works have been exhibited in group shows at, Bikaner House, New Delhi (2025); Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi (2025); Akar Prakar Gallery, Kolkata (2024); Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata (2023); Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad (2023); Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi (2023) and Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi (2016). He has been awarded Best Sculpture Award, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata (2023); GAP Mentorship Sculpture Award, AIFACS Best Award in Sculpture and Reserve Bank of India Award in Sculpture, Delhi (2023, 2018, 2017). He was a resident at Gallery Art Positive Artist Residency, Delhi (2023).
Bhunia’s artistic practice examines the intersection of labour, migration, material history, and the socio-political structures shaping urban landscapes. Through material transformations, he explores the narratives of laborers, migrants, and artisans, ensuring their imprints are embedded in contemporary discourse on history, justice, and belonging.
Debiprasad lives and works in Delhi, India.
Proposed Project:
Roots and Dreams- Mapping Agrarian Narratives in Urban Space
Project Overview:
Through his project, Debi examined the untold stories of labourers, migrants and artisans, commemorating their imprints in a contemporary discourse on history and justice through sculptural and material transformations. His body of work was represented at the India Art Fair in Delhi, 2026
Mentor:
Rakhi Peswani
Proposed Project:
Roots and Dreams- Mapping Agrarian Narratives in Urban Space
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