While visiting National Gallery of Modern Art, I was riveted by the sunflowers created by Benode Bihari Mukherjee
He was a prominent artist of Shantiniketan, who despite being blind in one eye and weak sighted in another, became famous as a painter and was appointed as a Curator for Nepal National Museum.
Later, he lost his eyesight completely and yet continued to sketch and make murals for Shantiniketan. His art speaks for itself.
Satyajit Ray made a famous documentary by the name of Inner Eye, showcasing his talent…
An epitome of will power and talent is Benode Bihari Mukherjee…
Anupama Sarkar
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