Fragments and Pigments

Facilitated by Soham Raha

Methods Series

Concept-

This workshop will explore how memory shapes artistic expression in today’s digital era. Participants will paint an object or scene purely from memory, using natural pigments and no digital references, encouraging introspection and material sensitivity. A guided discussion will examine the challenges of translating memory into visuals and how the overuse of technology and images alters perception. Through tactile engagement, participants reconnect with traditional methods, embracing imperfections and subjective distortions. The workshop deepens awareness of how memory, sensory experience, and artistic creation intertwine, offering a personal approach to storytelling and visual expression beyond the influence of screens and instant imagery.

What to Expect?

A hands-on painting session using natural pigments, relying solely on memory, with no digital references.

A guided discussion on how memory influences artistic expression in the digital era.

Exploration of imperfections, distortions, and subjective storytelling through painting.

Do You Need to Bring Anything?

No prior experience is needed, natural pigments and brushes will be provided.

You just need to carry a pencil eraser and palette for mixing colours.

Just bring an open mind and a memory of an object or scene you'd like to paint.

Artist Bio -

Soham Raha is an art practitioner whose work bridges the visual and sonic elements of contemporary life. Exploring intersections between the human, non-human, and digital realms, Soham critically examines existence in the digital age. His art reflects the pervasive influence of technology, popular culture, and social interfaces, creating narratives rich in symbolism, irony, and humor. By merging indigenous culture with digital symbols, Soham invites viewers to rethink time and existence through his artworks.

Soham’s notable exhibitions include Call & Response at Glasgow Project Room (2023), An Introspective Perception in France (2023), Our Line in Sand at Art Centrix Space during India Art Fair Parallel (2022), and the 57th National Art Exhibition by Lalit Kala Akademi (2016). Solo shows like Bauler Mormokotha at Gaganendra Pradarshanshala Kolkata (2011) and exhibitions at Alliance Française, Dhaka, and Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, underscore his dynamic presence in the art world.

His accolades include a 3-month residency by Euroculture in France (2023), an award in drawing from Birla Academy of Art & Culture (2018), and a Merit Award from Sir J.J. School of Art (2019). Soham also participated in NGMA’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Workshop (2021) and more.