The Padma Bhushan winner and the legend of modernism in India, Jamini Roy, remains an artist of repute. His artwork, inspired by the culture of India, pushed many artists to adopt the art form by highlighting the aspects rolling around in their own country. With his incontestable talent and an unquestionable perfection in art, he created many artworks that remain as the masterpieces of the era that would continue to inspire the millions of artists across the nation.
It was said that his artwork has the essence of both styles modern as well as Indian. He studied in Kolkata and received an apprenticeship of art in an institution headed by Abanindranath Tagore. Although he created his paintings around the themes inspired by the West, he soon began to make paintings that were inspired by Indian culture. If ever you wish to talk of the people who have contributed immensely in elaborating the concept of working class in India, his name will not be left out unuttered.
Jamini Roy paintings were highly inspired by the folk culture of Bengal. It is mentioned in research pieces and books written over him that he created twenty thousand paintings altogether. No wonder the painter received the title of an ‘art machine.’ The interesting fact is that the enthusiasm he possessed for his artistic endeavors never went down. His style and taste in paintings is an upscale one that could not be matched by any other. It is said that Roy followed his own set of ideals to promote the art. He wanted art to reach a major section of the society and to endow the art of India the fame it deserved. There is no doubt about him being one of the pioneers of Indian art. You can observe the influence of folk traditions from Bengal in his art to the depth.
Gallerie Nvya
Gallerie Nvya is one of the top-notch art galleries situated in New Delhi. The gallery exhibits a variety of artworks from different artists engaged in various forms of Visual Arts. It promotes the work from the upcoming artists along with featuring the work of many notable artists from the field.