A long time ago Indian fine art got the blend of eastern culture. I am not saying that Indian art was not eastern but in the middle of the invasion of India by the British East India Company, art got influenced- by influence I mean that Indian fine artists started […]

Working on commission is not bad but it does allow the artists to really show up what they are gaining for and most of the times clients’ requirements overshadow the curiosity and creativity of the artist. Name a person who is very efficient in fulfilling another person’s dream than his? […]

Jamini Roy used organic substances in his paintings; it is well known that he only uses organic paints and pieces of cotton & tempera for his works and his works are amazing. The word amazing would maybe something underestimating. It is his art that was great and more valuable than […]

In the world of art and creativity, it is unconditionally true that there should be a zeal to learn and relearn. In the case of Jamini Roy, it is clear that he was a pupil for the lifetime. The bend in his works and the learning curves throughout his life […]

It was the year 1929; Mukul Dey was the principal of the Government School of Art, Calcutta. It was the first noted exhibition of Jamini Roy’s career. The show which brings him into the spotlight for the first time—was indeed a momentary spotlight. But the exhibition carries out the first […]

After recognition of 1929, Jamini had to work upon his new identity which he was going to show to the art world’s elites. A little light and a little push towards the beauty of art lead him to a lifelong career of exploration, understanding, and deep feelings towards his art. […]

On 12th March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the civil disobedience movement against the British monopoly on salt. The world was facing a great depression and the life of common people was getting worse. Jute prices were going south, there was a scarcity of money and in that situation, it is […]

Jamini’s earlier works did not only comprise of commissioned portraits but of Howler monkeys also. According to the sources, while searching for the inspiration he tried to work upon the animals in his art, while the howler monkey got the special treatment not due to some kind of Easter egg […]

Paresh Maity was born in Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. He has a degree in Fine Arts from the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata and graduated at the top of his class with a Masters of Fine Arts from the Delhi College of Arts. Paresh Maity has 81 […]

She was an Indian artist, sculpture, and writer. She is known for bringing modernity and freshness to ancient Bengali sculpting art. Her sculptures were heavily influenced by the Dhokra method of Bastar Chhattisgarh. She was awarded Padma Shri in 1992 by the Government of India. She was born in Kolkata […]