Ranjan Sen was born in West Bengal in 1941. He first learned painting as a child from his father, Abani Sen. He has a BA in Honours English from Delhi University (1960), and a Certificate in Art from the Delhi Polytechnic Institute (1962). Sen came to Canada as the recipient of a Commonwealth Scholarship and obtained a BFA from the University of Manitoba (1965). He then received an MFA from Pennsylvania State University (1967). His theses ("Theory of Mute Existence: a theory of art" and "Irony in Modern Art") were very well received, and he has won many awards, scholarships and gold medals. Considered a Master by fellow artists, Sen combines an extraordinary talent with rigorous training and a lifelong dedication to the study of art and nature. His paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures can be found in private collections all over the world. His work can also be seen in public collections such as the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi and the Canada Council Art Bank in Ottawa. … Read More