Arpita Kar (b. 1984) completed her B.F.A. from Kala Bhavan Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan in 2009 and her M.F.A. in 2011. Arpita’s paintings are striking in their use of vivid colours juxtaposed with dark backgrounds. In this manner, they address grim realities of modern day concerns like deforestation and global warming. Her art resembles vibrant stained-glass art. Amidst the din of the scenery, we can find animals that continue with the course of their lives; sometimes a distant Buddha can be seen as a sign of peace. Her works have been exhibited in Kolkata, Bangalore, Bangkok and Dubai. Arpita lives and works in Kolkata.