Sugam Gaur is an aspiring artist who completed a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Kumaon University Almora (Nainital) in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Master's in Fine Arts at the College of Arts, Delhi. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Sugam's family moved to Uttarakhand after his birth, and living amidst nature in Uttarakhand has deeply inspired him. Nature has been a significant influence on Sugam from an early age, and he believes that all answers can be found in its beauty. During his time in Almora, he extensively explored the raw form of mother nature through drawing landscapes, using various mediums. Whenever Sugam faced creative blocks, he sought solace in nature, which provided him with inspiration.
In 2021, Sugam crossed paths with the organization named Udhyam and co-founded a group of Uttarakhand artists called "PKR" (Pahad ke Rang). Working as an Art coordinator in the group for a year, they organized four exhibitions and five residential camps. These experiences provided valuable mentorship from established artists, opening up new perspectives about art. However, despite the success, Sugam felt confined and overwhelmed by commercial aspects of the art world, leading to a period of artistic stagnation where he couldn't bring himself to paint for months.
A turning point occurred when Sugam found himself sitting beneath a massive tree, observing a fascinating pattern. Intrigued, he rushed home, grabbed his sketchbook, and started doodling those patterns. The experience reignited his passion for art, and he discovered a profound enjoyment in the process. The pattern became a recurrent theme in Sugam's work, serving as a bridge between art and life. Sugam realized that patterns are ubiquitous, found in tree branches, fingertips, and even in scientific experiments. For him, lines serve as the backbone of any painting, and Indian art, in particular, revolves around the expressive power of lines.
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