Chandranath Das, AMA, is best known for his role as the former Chief Curator of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling. Having spent over three decades in this iconic hill station, his profound connection to the Himalayas has deeply shaped his artistic vision. The towering peaks and sweeping landscapes of Darjeeling became more than just a backdrop for his work—they grew into his muse, inspiring his creative journey. Influenced by the bold brushstrokes and vibrant hues of Impressionist painters, Das blends nature’s abstract forms with spatula and knife techniques. This allows him to capture not just the visual beauty of the mountains, but their essence—transforming their raw magnificence into a cascade of colours that reflect the mood and spirit of the natural world. His paintings are not mere representations of the Himalayas; they are a reflection of his dreams, hopes, and emotions, conveyed through vivid, expressive strokes. For Das, the Himalayas are not distant, impersonal peaks. They are living, breathing entities that resonate deeply within him. His work transcends the physical landscape, presenting the mountains as an emotional and spiritual experience. Through disciplined technique and intense creativity, he shares his personal joy of creation, inviting viewers into his world. His art allows others to experience the awe and reverence he feels for the mountains, transporting them into the heart of the Himalayas. As a restorer and a senior museum consultant by profession, he holds a graduate degree from the Government College of Arts Kolkata, postgraduate degree from Italy and has several awards to his credit including the ‘Senior Fellowship of the Trevor Walden Trust’ (UK) and the ‘Senior Scholarship of the Ministry of Higher Education’ (Italy). His fascination with the semiotics of museum display and art conservation has made him the first AMA holder from outside the UK in the field of Museology. He has also received the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Commendation Card (Ministry of Defence) as a Himalayan art expert. His paintings can be seen gracing the walls of Rashtrapati Bhavan and across several art galleries, museums and private spaces in India and abroad. He is also the author of the books namely Fabulous Collections of Darjeeling & Sikkim, Mountain and Mountaineering, Darjeeling: Down the Ages— Artist’s Live Sketches and Shoilo Shohor Darjeeling— Kobitay Chobi. One of his many brainchildren includes the largest portrait and the longest 3D model of the Himalayan range in a single frame, which has earned a spot in the Harvard World Records and the London Book of World Records.