To honor artistic expression and offer a stage for emerging and local artists of the city, The Astor Kolkata hosted the finale of Paint. Click. Share- an initiative that gathered emerging creative talents from all over Kolkata

Designed to inspire artists deeply committed to their craft and provide them with platforms to display their work, PKC garnered strong enthusiasm from art lovers throughout the city. Multiple artists submitted their original pieces, showcasing Kolkata’s lively and varied artistic scene. After a meticulous selection process, five finalists were picked to take part in the grand finale at The Astor Kolkata.

At the finale, shortlisted artists Atin Mitra, Sagarikaa Das, Preeti Sen, Bitan Das, and Sriparna Bhattacharya displayed their creativity via a live painting session, offering artistic renditions of Durga Pujo to the esteemed jury. Following the evaluation of their work, Atin Mitra was declared the winner of Paint Click Share and was honored for their outstanding artistic vision and creativity.

The jury comprised celebrated fashion designer Santanu Guha Thakurta, renowned artists Prithviraj Choudhury and Surabhi Agarwal, and Amit Kobat, General Manager, The Astor Kolkata.

Amit Kobat, General Manager, The Astor Kolkata, said, “At The Astor, we have always believed in celebrating the culture, creativity and spirit of Kolkata. With Paint Click Share, our goal was to build a platform that lets up-and- coming artists display their talent and earn the recognition they deserve, enabling us to give back to the city. The city’s enthusiastic response has been genuinely uplifting, and we are thrilled to honor these gifted individuals”.

The event ended on a celebratory note, as artists, art lovers, and guests gathered to admire the creativity and passion displayed by the finalists. Through initiatives such as Paint Click Share, The Astor Kolkata remains committed to promoting and honoring the city’s rich artistic and cultural spirit.

Priyanka Dutta