Born in 1961, MADHU SARKAR was still in his tender teens when he identified photography as the medium of his artistic expressions. His early exposure to various forms of art and their exponents influenced and nurtured the seeds of artistry that was already within. And over the years, his relentless efforts towards mastering his chosen medium have made him a creative photographer of repute.Crises are nothing unusual in an artist’s life. And a significant phase of MADHU SARKAR’S career is marked by an intense struggle against severe odds. But refusing to resign, he stood resolute against the tricks of circumstances. This reinforced his confidence and sharpened his insight into life like the edge of a razor, teaching him to draw from the vast reservoir of strength and inspiration latent in him.
The photographic works of MADHU SARKAR are characterized by a unique blend of gloom and grandeur, captured adroitly by the artist’s remarkable sense of form and content. Photographed with a burning passion and spontaneity, his creations are a true reflection of his times, interpreted and coloured in the light of his own subjectivity.Influenced particularly by socio-political turbulence in West Bengal in the 1970s, his repertoire represents one of the finest portrayals of the strange fear and pathos that arise out of the struggle between human sensibilities and a rapidly changing ideology. Madhu Sarkar has successfully made use of some striking surrealistic imageries. Often transcending the parameters of grammar and attempting to explore beyond the limits of ordinary human consciousness

CONTRIBUTION

He was the first editor of a Bengali Photographic Magazine named “PHOTOGRAPHY CHARCHAA”.
Another trait of his personality is he has a conspicuous writing skill about photography, not only in the Technical Field but also in the aspect of Visual Art. And there he is highly innovative and he has some appropriate direction towards the development as well as promotion of photography in the form of visual language.
He did as Director-Photographer of a production of CALCUTTA DOORDARSHAN of a very famous drama of Sukumar Ray’s ABAAK JALPAAN – Mr.Satyajit Ray & Mr.Mrinal Sen highly praised the quality of Madhu Sarkar’s STILL DRAMA “ABAAK JALPAAN”.
Apart from many other Audio-visuals done by MADHU SARKAR, was an interesting Audio-Visual named RABI BABUR GAN BANAM RABINDRA SANGEET – a unique production of Mr.Partha Ghosh – the great elocutionist.
And also did a documentary film on Conservation of Forests & Wildlife in West Bengal produced by Forest Dept., Govt. of West Bengal.
Always his direction is in a straight line; otherwise he would have been marked by shunts and detours. Actually, since his childhood, he strived for the realization of his creative attitude along a direct line, and developed a courageous character.
By developing himself to such an extent to a certain degree, he has also found his place as a JUDGE in several National and International Salons & Competitions for different Photographic Clubs.
He also delivered lectures and demonstrating visual art through the media of photography in different Photographic Clubs and Societies.
In addition to all these, he is one of the Faculty Members of different Photographic Workshops, which are organised by different Institutions.