Ajit Kumar Leuki
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| Ajit Kumar Leuki | |
| Born | 07 November 1960 (age 65) Bankura, West Bengal, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Fine (Honours), M.Fine (Honours), Visva-Bharati University |
| Occupation | Master Sculptor, Art Educator, Architectural Artist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Sculpture, Stone Carving, Architectural Art, Art Education |
| Notable works | Eastern Bypass Architectural Project, Sandstone Relief Mural at SKSGM School |
| Awards | Government of West Bengal Awards; Best Teacher Award |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Ajit Kumar Leuki is an Indian Master Sculptor & Architectural Partner from Bankura, West Bengal. He specializes in sculpture, stone-carving, sandstone relief carvings, architectural mural painting, and applied arts. He has done various projects in arts as well as architecture for educational institutions, residential buildings, etc. He has been part of many art shows and sculptors' camps, and has received recognition for his contribution towards art and art education.
Early Life & Education
Ajit Kumar Leuki was born on 7th November 1960 at Bankura, West Bengal, India. He studied his schooling under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education in 1979.
Later, he pursued his higher studies from Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, India, where he got Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.Fine) with honours in 1995 and Master of Fine Arts (M.Fine) with honours in 1997. His specialization was Sculpture and History of Art.
Career
Ajit Kumar Leuki has worked as an art educator as well as sculptor. He was employed as an Art Teacher at SKSGM School, Bhanpura, Madhya Pradesh from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, he has been associated with The Aditya Birla Public School, Nagda as H.O.D. of Fine Art & Applied Art. Alongside his professional work in art education, Leuki has maintained a private studio practice focused on commissioned sculptures, architectural artworks, and site-specific projects.
Artistic Practice
Ajit Kumar Leuki's artistic practice focuses on sculpture, architectural art, and commissioned works. He works primarily with archival wood, sandstone, and stone, creating carved sculptures, reliefs, architectural murals, and applied artworks. His practice includes monumental vertical reliefs and site-specific architectural anchors designed to integrate with residential, institutional, and architectural spaces.
Commissioned Works and Public Projects
Ajit Kumar Leuki has undertaken commissioned artworks for architectural, institutional, and residential spaces. His notable projects include the Eastern Bypass Architectural Project in Kolkata, commissioned by Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Limited (BAHDL) in 1997, a large sandstone relief mural at SKSGM School in Bhanpura, Madhya Pradesh, and a site-specific sculpture created for a private residence in Lalbandh, Santiniketan, West Bengal.
Exhibitions and Sculpture Camps
Ajit Kumar Leuki has participated in exhibitions and sculpture camps at various art and cultural venues. His exhibition and participation record includes:
- Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata (1994)
- Nandan Art Gallery, Santiniketan (1995)
- Stone Carving Camp, Odisha (1995)
- Pous Mela Exhibition, Santiniketan (1996)
- Green Open Space Sculpture Camp, Kolkata
- Bankura to Kolkata, framing him as a Kolkata-based master sculptor catering to high-end domestic and global private clients.
Notable Works
Ajit Kumar Leuki's notable works include sculptures, sandstone reliefs, architectural murals, and site-specific installations created for institutional, residential, and architectural spaces. His works include the Eastern Bypass Architectural Project in Kolkata, the large sandstone relief mural at SKSGM School, Bhanpura, and a site-specific sculpture for a private residence in Lalbandh, Santiniketan. His practice also includes architectural murals, stone carvings, wood sculptures, and relief installations.
Achievements and Recognition
Ajit Kumar Leuki has been recognized for his contribution to the field of art education and sculpture. He is a recipient of two awards by the Government of West Bengal. He also received the Best Teacher Award from S.K.S.G.M., Bhanpura, Madhya Pradesh. Ajit Kumar Leuki's work has also been covered by regional and national press publications in relation to his works in public murals, architectural sculptures and art education.
Personal Life
Ajit Kumar Leuki is originally from Bankura, West Bengal and has permanent residence in Maliara, Bankura, West Bengal. Professional interest of the artist is restricted to Sculpture, Art Education, Architectural art and commissioned artworks.
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