Born in 1986, Nandan Purkayastha graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology but chose to pursue a career in painting and fine arts. His works, inspired by ancient mythology & old western cowboy classics, bring out the impact of his training in fashion, which is evident in the drapery and hairstyle of figures and the contours of birds and beasts in his work. The young artist has exhibited in solo and group shows at Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai & is now experimenting in sculptural installations. He lives and works in Kolkata