Biren De (1926–2011) was an Indian
painter of
modern art, known for his paintings with
tantric influences.
His paintings were characterized by symmetrical patterns of geometry and the presence of
tantric symbols such as
mandala,
phallus and
vagina, reportedly representing masculine and feminine energies of the universe.
The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the
Padma Shri in 1992