Large-Scale Festival & Community Art Projects
I bring my art out of the studio and into the streets, transforming public spaces and festivals into immersive, colorful experiences.
A view of the audience inside the Durga Puja pandal I helped design in Jalpaiguri, which was themed around the art and culture of Assam.
The interior of the Jalpaiguri Muhuri Para Durga Puja pandal, showing the beautifully decorated ceiling with a traditional Assamese 'Japi' design.
An exterior night view of the Durga Puja pandal, featuring a massive, colorful 'Japi' (traditional Assamese hat) and a mural of Bhupen Hazarika.
A close-up of one of the large paintings I created for the pandal, depicting traditional Assamese Bihu dancers and musicians.
A work-in-progress video showing the creation of large, colorful masks from cardboard and other materials for the Durga Puja decoration in Jalpaiguri.
The grand entrance to the Durga Puja pandal, framed by the world's largest 'Japi' that we created for the event.
The beautifully decorated interior of the Durga Puja pandal, showcasing the idols against a backdrop of Assamese cultural art.
A news clipping about our captivating puja pandal, which became the talk of the town for its theme reflecting the cultural bond between Assam and West Bengal.
A mural of the legendary Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika that I painted as part of the Durga Puja pandal decorations.
About Large-Scale Art & Community Projects
For the 75th-year celebration of the Muhuri Para Durga Puja in Jalpaiguri, I worked with the team to design a massive, traditional Assamese Japi that served as the grand entrance. It was not just about making something big; it was about bridging the gap between Assamese and Bengali culture through art, creating a space where thousands of visitors could walk through a story rather than just look at a display.
When I take on large-scale community projects, the process starts with a shared vision. For festivals like Durga Puja, I do not just paint murals; I collaborate with committees and organizers to design entire environments. Whether it is constructing giant installations from locally sourced materials or painting life-sized murals of cultural icons like Bhupen Hazarika, my goal is to make art accessible.
My approach to these projects involves:
- Thematic Storytelling: I focus on themes that resonate with the location and the people. The Jalpaiguri project was successful because it used local motifs and traditional craftsmanship to tell a story that felt familiar to the community.
- Material & Scale: Working on a pandal or a public wall requires different techniques than a canvas. I use materials that can withstand outdoor conditions while maintaining the vibrancy of my studio work.
- Collaboration: I believe art at this scale is a team effort. I coordinate closely with pandal designers, structural teams, and committee heads to ensure my art fits perfectly into the overall structure.
I treat every project as an opportunity to blend my Assamese heritage with the local culture of the host venue. If you are planning a public festival, event, or community initiative, I would be happy to discuss how we can bring a unique, artistic touch to your celebration.
Rabin Bar
I am Rabin Bar, and I live for the moment when a sketch becomes a massive, living piece of art that people can walk through. I combine my speed painting techniques and Assamese cultural roots to build community experiences that start conversations.
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