Celebrating his 80th year of life, acclaimed artist and Padma Bhushan awardee Jatin Das holds his solo exhibition after five years titled 'Prakriti Purush'
Jehangir Art Gallery, Auditorium Hall
Exhibition from 6th April to 11th April
Daily 11 am – 7 pm
The exhibition continues at Gallery Art & Soul
12th April to 23rd April 2022
Mon-Sat 10 am to 7.30 pm
Sundays 11 -4 pm
Jatin Das is a name that needs no introduction in the world of art. A painter, poet, sculptor, muralist, printmaker, teacher, and cultural expert, he has been a constant inspiration for artistic expression. With a career spanning over 5 decades, Jatin Das has been commemorated among the most contemporary artists of India. The Padma Bhushan awardee has held a total of 68 one-man exhibitions over the span of his career with several of his works being displayed in public and private art collections.
Celebrating the life milestone of his 80th year, Das has held his solo exhibition at the Jehangir Art Gallery after five long years. Titled ‘Prakriti Purush’, the exhibition consisted of - paintings, terracotta platters, drawings, and graphics based on Shiva. The show that commenced on 6th April will continue till 11th April 2022 at the auditorium hall of Jehangir and then move to Gallery Art & Soul from 12th April to 23rd April 2022.
The Director of Art & Soul, Dr.Tarana Khubchandani says about the exhibition, “Bringing spirit and matter onto the same canvas, Jatinda expresses his fascination with the form of Shiva and the energy of Shakti. Apart from sculpting his canvases, he produced an impressive and enchanting collection of works on terracotta. Jatin Das unveils this body of large and small works on canvas, paper & etchings, inviting one for an immersive experience in the oeuvre of his inspiration- Shiva. Personally, I find myself mesmerized once again!”
As I drew and painted, the works took the energy of Shiva-Shakti. I began to visualize the series on Shiva as Prakruti and Purush. There cannot be any form unless there is Prakruti. It is Ardhanarishwar. I was amazed to see an Ardhanarishwar sculpture even in Egypt! And when somebody read out the various forms of Shiva, to my surprise, they befitted the postures that I had painted.