Through his photorealistic oil paintings, Karmakar addresses the ruinations of identity, memory, and place.
His life-sized, site-specific compositions create a sense of uncanny voyeurism. The artist accurately renders depictions of domestic items,
highlighting the social and temporal idiosyncrasies of modern India and its legacy of colonization by the British Raj.
Karmakar's work is particularly significant for the Asian diaspora, as it explores and reflects the complexities of post-colonial identity,
bridging cultural gaps and fostering a deeper understanding of shared histories and experiences.
«Through my paintings, I exaggerate identity, and interrogate the prevalent discomfort around ‘the other’»
Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke, Mumbai, India