Mrinal Dutt is a contemporary Indian visual artist based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, whose vibrant and narrative-driven works reflect a deep engagement with culture, mythology, and the human spirit. Born on 25 April 1991, he began his creative journey early, sketching and exploring artistic expression alongside his academic training. Despite family expectations to pursue a conventional career, Mrinal followed his passion for art after completing his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Kalol Institute of Technology, choosing to devote himself wholeheartedly to painting and visual expression.

As a self-taught artist, Mrinal has developed a distinctive style that blends contemporary and traditional techniques with narrative richness. His works often feature flowing figurative forms, mythological themes, and expressive compositions that draw inspiration from Indian cultural motifs, village life, and divine femininity. A prominent feature of his work is the dynamic interplay of acrylics and paint drips, which lend his canvases a recognisable energy and visual rhythm.

The Mother Goddess and female figures frequently appear in his paintings, reflecting his belief that women embody creativity, preservation, and the central life-giving force, a theme that resonates deeply through his symbolic imagery.

In just a short span, Mrinal has held multiple solo and group exhibitions across major Indian art venues, including L.P. Hutheesing Visual Art Gallery and Samara Art Gallery in Ahmedabad. His art has been recognised with awards such as the ArtEllipse International Art Award, and he continues to build collector interest both in India and abroad.

Personal Details

Born-25 April 1991
Birth Place: Kadi Village, Gujarat
Place living- Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Portfolio:

All illustrations, pen art, contemporary painting,

Realistic painting, mixed media works using different media.

Overview:

Mrinal Dutt is a 29-year-old, talented self-taught artist who is basically an electrical engineer who later turned into a professional artist. Being an engineer, he gives equal justice to both fields. His inspiration is the late Mr. M F Hussain.

Early life stages:

He has completed his schooling at Asia English School and achieved a graduation degree from Kalol Institute of Technology in electrical engineering. He loves to draw since his childhood days. Though his family didn't permit him to choose the arts field, he followed his passion to be an artist, a god-gifted talent. In his early life stages, he experimented and practiced on different media and tried to put his imagination on paper.

Lifestyle:

After office hours, he spends his time on artworks and loves to relax with art.

Training:

He is a self-taught artist who started his journey by learning simple sketches. By sitting somewhere, he tried to make sketches and put his imagination into them. Although being a self-taught artist, he perfected his art and mastered it in the art field. He likes to arrange thoughts on canvas. He quotes and believes that "being an artist, we have the power to see the world differently".

Approach:

He says, "Sketching is everything to me. In terms of colors, I like black the most. I am inspired by day-to-day life and draw many paintings of architecture and abstract. I portray my imagination through various media."

Mrinal Dutt

Visual Artist | Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

Available Artworks by Mrinal Dutt