“Benodebehari demonstrated a remarkable individuality of vision from the beginning. He also believed that one’s personality was formed early in life. Although his boyhood and youth coincided with the nationalist movement, he stayed away from it; indeed, from all forms of human drama and focused almost exclusively on nature. In Santiniketan, he lived the life of an introspective recluse deeply involved in his work.” – Prof. R. Siva Kumar (‘Scenes from Santiniketan and Benodebehari’s Handscrolls’).” – @r_siva.kumar

Benodebehari Mukherjee was a key figure in modern Indian art and a pioneering muralist. As a student and later a teacher at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Mukherjee played a crucial role in shaping its artistic philosophy, focusing on nature, indigenous traditions, and experimentation. Mukherjee lost his eyesight completely in 1957 but continued to create art through collage and tactile techniques, proving his resilience and innovative spirit.