Srikanta Paul, Associate Professor, Visual Arts, is a visual artist and educator with over two decades of experience in both academic and professional practice. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Graphics Print-Making from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda and a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Painting from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. He was awarded the National Scholarship by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India (2001–2003) and has since built an impressive career spanning teaching, exhibitions, and community art projects. His works have been showcased internationally at prestigious platforms, has also led significant art projects and CIMA Art Awards and has collaborated with traditional artisans across Bengal and Bihar. In recognition of his artistic contributions, he received the Rajya Charukala Parshad Award.

His academic and artistic interests lie in print-making, painting, community-based art practices, and cross-cultural visual dialogues. His expertise extends to graphics, multimedia workshops, and collaborative projects that bridge contemporary art with traditional craft practices such as Pata Chitra, Chow Dance Masks, and Madhubani painting.

In his pedagogy, Srikanta emphasises experiential learning, studio-based practice, and collaborative inquiry, encouraging students to develop both technical proficiency and critical perspectives. His teaching approach integrates hands-on print-making processes, contextual art history, and socially engaged methodologies, fostering creativity that is at once grounded in tradition and responsive to contemporary global discourses.

At Anant, Srikanta strives to cultivate a rigorous yet inclusive studio culture where students can engage deeply with both traditional printmaking techniques and contemporary artistic practices. His work emphasises creating a bridge between local craft traditions and global art discourses, encouraging students to explore their own cultural contexts while situating their practice within a broader international framework.

Beyond his academic work, Srikanta Paul is deeply engaged in community-based art and social initiatives, collaborating with traditional artisans to preserve and reinterpret indigenous practices. He has led impactful projects with organisations such as the India Autism Center and Anjali Mental Health Rights Organization, highlighting his commitment to art as a medium for social inclusion, mental health awareness and cultural preservation.