Sailoz Mukherjea

Sailoz Mukherjea was an Indian Painter who got the honor of featuring on the 1979 list of Nine Masters of Archaeological Survey of India. His works were influenced by the common Indian people, society and environment. An Indian postage stamp, the Mosque, with his painting on it was also released in his honor. His basic strokes had the form and vibrancy were rooted in his European inclination of the works of Matisse. However, the Indian flavour in his work got inspired from Basholi paintings.
Sailoz made his mark in painting by his bold strokes and powerful color schemes which could mesmerize every beholder. He also did focus on natural themes and spirituality of oneness with nature which is the path to ultimate serenity. Sailoz Mookherjea (1906-1960) pursued an inner creative journey exuding a sense of joy in his expressionism, focusing on the lyrical nature of line and an outburst of warm colours.