NEWS & UPDATES
Highlights and key milestones in Ranj's artistic journey. Keep up to date with the latest news and updates as Ranj progresses through his art career.
BIZBUBBLE AWARDS 2022 FINALIST
February 16, 2022
Ranj has been selected as a finalist in this year's BizBubble small business awards for the category of Illustration and Art in the ModernMaker Awards
'PASTURES NEW' FEATURED THE PLANET RECOVERY PROJECT EXHIBITION
February 3, 2022
'Pastures New' is featured as a selected artwork in the Labyrinth Gallery "Planet Recovery Project Exhibition'. The virtual exhibition highlights the state of our planet and the need to take action in its recovery.
WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH CONTEMPORARY ART AWARD
February 10, 2022
Ranjit's piece "I Want To Be King" has won the 2022 BCA Award.
Ranjit is now a featured artist with BritishContemporary.Art
To see his page, follow the link below
BRITISH CONTEMPORARY ART AWARD 2022 FINALIST
8 January, 2022
"I Want To Be King" has been selected as one of 10 finalist pieces at The British Contemporary Art Awards 2022 competition.
You can help Ranjit win this award by voting for his work at:
https://www.britishcontemporary.art/voting/
Voting closes on 7th February
CHEETAH ART COMPETITION SELECTION FOR EXHIBITION
November 13, 2021
Ranjit's entry to the Cheetah The Movie art competition, "Tomorrow" has been selected for display as part of an exhibition for the Cheetah The Movie.
Exhibition details to be confirmed.
EXPLORERS AGAINST EXTINCTION: EXPLORER GALLERY
October 8, 2021
As a 'Highly Commended' art piece, 'Pastures New' is now on sale via their website with all proceeds going to the charity.
Follow the link below to the website.
'A NEW BEGINNING' EXHIBITION
October 7, 2021
Hammond Galleries inaugural exhibition featuring Ranjit's collections, began with a special preview event on Oct 7th. Guests were entertained with fantastic artwork, a chance to meet the artists as well as live music and drinks.
The exhibition is open to the public from 8th - 29th October at Lighthouse, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT.
SKETCH FOR SURVIVAL 2021: 'HIGHLY COMMENDED'
September 3, 2021
'Pastures New' was selected as a 'Highly Commended' piece in this years Explorers Against Extinction 'sketch For Survival' Competition.
The piece will be displayed for sale in aid of EAE's projects in both their pop-up and online stores, including gallery@oxo
CHAT AND SPIN RADIO: AN INTERVIEW WITH RANJ SAGOO FINE ART
August 12, 2021
Ranjit had his first radio interview on Chat and Spin Radio, a UK based internet radio station. He spoke about launching his career in art, his work and his inspirations. Ranjit will be appearing in the station again on 20th September.
BUY RANJIT'S ORIGINAL ARTWORKS AT 'THE SIGNATURE ARTS'
July 27, 2021
Ranjit's Original artworks are available to be purchased at The Signature Arts website.
Use the link below to explore and purchase your favourite original pieces.
RUNNER'S UP ARTIST INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST LOUNGE UK
July 8, 2021
Following the 2nd place at the 'In The Wild' competition, Ranjit featured in an interview exploring his artistic process
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2ND PLACE WINNER AT 'IN THE WILD' COMPETITION
June 28, 2021
'Stalker' won overall 2nd place in the Artist Lounge 2021 'In The Wild' Competition.
The Piece was also on display at their physical exhibition at King House Gallery in Stratford 26th June - 3rd July 2021
THE ARTIST LOUNGE ISSUE 01
June 12, 2021
'Stalker' featured in the June Edition of the Artist Lounge Magazine as a finalist of the 'In the Wild' Competition
THE BOOMER GALLERY 'SELF FULFILLING PROPHECY' MAGAZINE FEATURE
June 1, 2021
Ranjit has been featured in an article in the latest edition of the Boomer Gallery Magazine. The magazine is available to view online with the link below and can be bought paper format via the website.
'STALKER' - FINALIST AT 'IN THE WILD' COMPETITION
June 1, 2021
'Stalker' has been selected as a finalist piece by @theartistloungeUK and will now be part of the finalist exhibition at the King House Gallery in Stratford-Upon-Avon from 18th-26th June 2021.
THE HOLY ART 'REFLECTIONS' EXHIBITION
May 25 - 31, 2021
Ranjit's work is part of The Holy Art Gallery virtual exhibition for the week of 25-31 May 2021. You can view the virtual gallery with the link below.
'INTENT' - FINALIST IN THE BOYNE'S EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
May 24, 2021
'Intent' has been selected as one of 30 finalist pieces for the Boyne's Emerging Artist Award 2021. There were over 900 applicants from all over the world.
Use the link below to have a look at the entry amongst the other finalists for the award.
'STALKER' - SEMI FINALIST AT 'IN THE WILD' ART COMPETITION
May 3, 2021
'Stalker' of the 'Predator/Prey' series has been selected as a semi-finalist entry at the 'In The Wild' art competition by The Artist Lounge UK.
The standard and quality of entries was outstanding with applicants from 28 different countries.
Ranjit's shortlisted entry can be viewed live at the Interactive Online Exhibition using the link below
THE VIRTUAL ART FAIR LIVE EXHIBITION
May 1 - August 28, 2021
The Virtual Art Fair exhibition is now live. Ranjit's work is featured in this virtual exhibition which runs until 28th May. Enter the virtual gallery to view Ranjit's artworks amongst many other talented artists.
VOTE NOW AT THE VIRTUAL ART FAIR PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
April 25, 2021
Ranjit currently has 3 pieces in The Virtual Art Fair Prize exhibition.
His work is up for the People's Choice Award and the main awards prize.
You can vote for his work following the link below. Scroll down the images and click the heart icon to give them a 'like'. The winner is the piece that has to most like's at the close of voting.
Voting closes on April 30th.
You can also visit the virtual exhibition from Saturday 1st 2021 at the website.
ASHURST EMERGING ARTIST PRIZE 2021
April 7, 2021
Ranjit's entry to the 2021 Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize has been featured on their social media page.
Judging for the prize is currently in process...
FEATURE IN DISCOVER ARTISTS DAILY
March 27, 2021
An artist feature page on Discover Artists Daily website, including a biography and examples of work.
Please use the link below to visit the page.
ART AVISO DOOR TO DOOR 9.0 UK & EUROPE EXHIBITION
March 17, 2021
The Door to Door exhibition features works based on a given page from the Newne's Pictorial Encyclopaedia 1950.
Ranjit's piece 'The Inquisitive Cub' currently features in the online exhibition as well as being physically displayed at the LiTE HAUS Galerie and Projektaum in September 2021
Please use the link below to visit the work at the exhibition
FEATURE Q&A IN THE FLUX REVIEW
March 1, 2021
A feature Q&A in The Flux Review magazine.
Ranjit gives an insight into his work, his inspirations and his process in this magazine Q&A.
Follow the link to gain an insight into Ranjit's creative world.
UPCOMING SERIES
February 14, 2021
Coming soon, a new 6-piece series of original works entitled the 'Predator/Prey' series.
This series will feature large scale hyperrealistic eyes of some of the fiercest predators with the reflection of their prey.
This series will be one of the most challenging to date creating large-scale realism that will make the viewer feel the power of the predator and the vulnerability of the unsuspecting prey.
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NEW COLLECTION AVAILABLE
December 1, 2020
Big cat series of 6 original art works entitled 'Panthera', available to buy.
Each piece is 420x297mm, black and white pastel on black paper.
Only the originals are available.
Fascinated by big cats, this first collection of pieces of was to celebrate the majesty of such amazing animals. The black and white pastel was used intentionally to create strong contrast and illustrate the boldness and beauty of these magnificent animals.
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GRAHAM SHORT, THE WORLD'S FINEST MICRO-ARTIST
November 21, 2020
A tremendous honour presenting Mr Graham Short with this lion piece entitled 'Gentle Grandeur' from the big cat collection.
A humbling experience to be recognised by world renowned artist Mr Short, whose own work is true genius.
The physical and mental extremes Mr Short has to push himself to create such wonderful pieces is astonishing.
Visit: www.graham-short.com to learn more