Ashif Hossain, the Kolkata-born artist, born on 20th April 1984, is greatly inspired by the Indian culture, its ethnicity, vibrant colors, and the idea of secularism, and the same is reflected in his artworks. The metropolitan cities of India stimulate his creative thought process and a lot of his paintings depict this. Contrasting the modern with the past, inspiration is picked up from the everyday life around us – the infrastructure, the people, and the busy chaotic lives of the cities. His works depict his thoughts on life and its past. Using acrylic paint, primarily black, brown, and white with hints of blue and red, Ashif paints to reveal unique shades on his canvas. Brown and black are used together to give an antique look whereas white enhances the painting by giving it an open space. Blue and red add life to the painting by making the sepia/monochrome toned works more vibrant. Acrylic paint is used to create a watercolor effect on his canvases.
