visualamnesia

THE WAY

“The way of the artist is to draw with pen and sword from the deep world that exists within, to create for the vast world that exists without, and in the process, discover themselves through the limitless possibilities of creation”

artist profile

about

Reuben Bhattacharya is a renowned figure in the sphere of creative arts, celebrated for his award-winning work in the entertainment industry. With a solid foundation in design and lifestyle products, he made his first mark in the independent music scene as the Creative Head and Executive Editor for India's first full-color rock magazine, Rock Street Journal. His talent for redesign and creative leadership earned him accolades and led to successful stints in advertising and publishing.

As an independent creator, Reuben has been a trailblazer in the realm of visual art and design for independent entertainment in India for the past 13 years. His portfolio encompasses collaborations with major performing acts and a multitude of indie artists, as well as contributions to landmark counter-culture festivals, including the Great Indian Rock, BIG 69 Metal Festival, Bangalore Open Air, Heartwork Tattoo Festival, and various underground bands and gigs.

In the last decade, Reuben expanded his horizons to the international music industry, where he's crafted captivating campaigns, key art, album covers, merchandise designs, and prints for iconic bands like Slipknot, Black Sabbath, Jinjer, Soilwork, The Black Dahlia Murder, Monuments, Allegaeon, Twelve Foot Ninja, Sleep Terror, and many more. He's built a formidable resume working with both major and indie labels, including Metal Blade Records, Napalm Records, Century Media, Nuclear Blast, New Retro Wave, Transcending Obscurity, and Basick Records.

Over the past 8 years, Reuben has also lent his artistic talents to licensed prints and fan art for underground clothing labels, alternative brands, and iconic pop-culture shows such as Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and Rick & Morty through Redwolf. His work has graced the pages of notable publications like Rolling Stone, Metal Hammer, Bravewords, Outburn, Heaviest Of Art, Metal'Art France, DSCVRD, and a multitude of zines worldwide.

His extensive training ranges from traditional art & illustration formats to modern digital mediums. As a dedicated lifelong learner, he continues to explore new ideas, consistently pushing the boundaries of his creative style to deliver memorable and impactful work.