Rupak Goswami merged his passion for art with a career in the media industry.
Art and newsroom are a rare combination but not so for Rupak Goswami. Rupak Goswami is an artist who has successfully merged his passion for art with a diverse career in the media industry. From an early age, Rupak felt a deep connection to art, viewing it as a liberating form of expression that would remain a central part of his life.
His journey began in the 1990s when he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in visual arts, specializing in painting, from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. Deeply influenced by the university, which is rooted in the philosophies of Rabindranath Tagore and emphasizes the freedom of learning and creative expression, Rupak was catapulted in the world of art with independent imagination.
While continuing his exploration of painting, using different tools like spatulas and oils on canvas, Rupak ventured into the world of news media. He started his career with Hindustan Times’ Patna edition before moving to Delhi, where he worked with prominent media houses such as The Indian Express, India Today, Business Today and The Deccan Chronicle Group, where he served as Group Art Editor. Despite the demanding nature of the media industry, Rupak never allowed his passion for painting to fade. He pursued his interest and participated in numerous group art shows and workshops, winning several awards and accolades along the way. His strong foundation in visual arts also enhanced his skills as a designer, allowing him to bring a unique artistic vision to branding projects for newspapers, magazines and brochures.
However, after going through the grind of the media, one fine day, Rupak decided to step away from his corporate career to focus fully on his first love, art. As a self-employed designer, he worked with various brands on design projects while continuing to paint. This shift in focus gave him the opportunity to explore digital art, creating both digital and traditional works on canvas. With the flexibility of his new schedule, Rupak delved into several personal art series, allowing him to further explore the realms of both the real and the imagined. Today, his art is driven by a desire to express the unspoken, create the unseen, and explore the mysteries of the unknown.
Rupak’s recent work explores the theme of optical illusions, which he considers a tribute to the mystery of life and the universe’s mechanics. His 3D-effect series on a 2D canvas is intricate and detailed, delving into the Zen of human consciousness. Beyond just tricking the mind, the series celebrates its genius. Another facet of his work focuses on
abstract compositions that explore the emotional momentum of life, capturing the various experiences one encounters on the journey. Through this work, Rupak aims to illustrate the complex relationship between illusions and reality—an exploration of “Moh and Maya.” Rupak Goswami’s art continues to evolve, reflecting both his technical expertise and his deep philosophical engagement with the world around him.
Rupak’s work has been recognized through numerous awards and workshop participations. One of these is, Watercolour Award from Rabindra Bharati University (1985 and 1988). He has participated in the Mardi gras all-India artist camp at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai (1987), in a painting workshop to mark the 150th Anniversary of Varna Parichay, organized by the West Bengal Higher Secondary Council (2005) and Sela Qui World School painting workshop, Dehradun (2007). Rupak’s artworks are a part of private collections in India, the USA and the UK.
