Title: Untitled Artist: Gour Malakar Award: Dreamspinner Jury’s Comments: A powerful message. A forlorn storm-struck tree stands in an expansive landscape of the sea and its muddy beach. Evokes the spirit of invincibility of life braving all worldly torments. Good use of (negative) space and the (black-and-white) colour tone enhance… 

Title: Old Age Artist: Suvajit Chanda Award: DreamSpinner Jury’s Comments: A poetic rendering of the prosaic aging process of living beings. The inexorable anguish of old age is captured in the wrinkles and freckles of the aging face. As if, scarred by prickly leafless branches of timeworn trees, it is about to dissolve… 

Title: Mother and Child Artist: Shakyosom Majumder Award: Trailblazer Jury’s Comments: A commendable take! An authentic portrayal of a timeless bonding that reveals the very essence of natural propagation of life. Nice presentation resulting from a very good sense of timing. A darker background and proper use of lighting could lend…