Hailing from Bishnupur, West Bengal, Basuki Dasgupta is a contemporary visual storyteller who masterfully reinterprets ancient myths. His unique artistic style is deeply rooted in childhood memories of local clay structures and historic terracotta temples. Traditional Bengali folk arts, such as Kalighat and Pattachitra drawings, heavily inspire his creative vision along with the spiritual rhythms of Baul music. He also draws immense inspiration from the divine energy of Goddess Durga, translating sacred concepts of Shakti into modern mixed-media masterpieces.

Central to his paintings are serene, graceful female figures modeled after the real-life women he admires. These characters often dominate the canvas, portrayed with quiet composure and gently hooded eyes. To bring them to life, the artist relies on a highly tactile approach. He prioritizes physical texture above all else, blending paper pulp, hardboards, and heavy acrylic paints to replicate the rugged feel of ancient temple walls.