Jatin Das

Born in the year 1941 in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, Jatin Das is one of the most creative and acclaimed stars of Indian art word. A multi-dimensional personality, he is equally talented in sculpture, painting, poetry, murals and graphic art. His achievements precede his name. It has been a memorable journey for this famous artist. Right from the very beginning he was creatively inclined. He completed his studies from prestigious Sir J. J. School of Art in Bombay. After finishing his college in 1962, he dived deep into the mesmerizing world of art. To his credit, he has organized more than 37 solo exhibitions on national and international level.

 

Some famous international exhibitions attended by him are; Documenta in Kessel (1975) and Biennales in Paris (1971), and in Venice (1978). He was a keen learner and that fact is manifested in the fact that he attended four workshops and more than fourteen artists’ camps. Artists tend to be very sensitive toward social causes and Jatin Das was no exception.  He donated his art works at various charity shows in order to raise funds for the underprivileged.

 

It was natural for an artist of caliber of Jatin Das to impart his huge knowledge and that explains his stint at Jamia Milia Islamia University. He also taught at National School of Drama (NSD) and School of Planning and Architecture. He was adept at depicting human figures using myriad colors. Extremely proficient at portraying deeply rooted emotions, Jatin Das was a master of linear arrangement and invigorating brushwork. His contribution to Indian art has been noting but extremely significant.