Jogen Chowdhury is a renowned contemporary Indian artist known for his unique blend of traditional imagery and modern sensibilities. He began his artistic journey with a focus on figuration, evolving his style over the years. His early works were
Jogen Chowdhury is a renowned contemporary Indian artist known for his unique blend of traditional imagery and modern sensibilities. He began his artistic journey with a focus on figuration, evolving his style over the years. His early works were described as iconic and dramatic, while his later pieces are more personalized and subtle. Chowdhury's art is deeply influenced by his Bengali background and the socio-political disturbances he witnessed during his formative years. His work often carries a sense of mystery and darkness, creating a captivating aura. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining an authentic Indian approach to art, rather than blindly imitating Western trends. Jogen Chowdhury's mastery lies in his ability to create enigmatic visions with caressing contours and intricate cross-hatching in his drawings. His art celebrates the beauty of simplicity and sophistication, capturing the human condition with lyrical clarity, all while using pen and ink on paper as his medium.
Academics
He Graduated from Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata in 1960
Studied at Ecole des Beaux Arts, in William Hayter's Atelier 17, Paris in 1965
Jogen Chowdhury is a renowned contemporary Indian artist known for his unique blend of traditional imagery and modern sensibilities. He began his artistic journey with a focus on figuration, evolving his style over the years. His early works were described as iconic and dramatic, while his later
Jogen Chowdhury is a renowned contemporary Indian artist known for his unique blend of traditional imagery and modern sensibilities. He began his artistic journey with a focus on figuration, evolving his style over the years. His early works were described as iconic and dramatic, while his later pieces are more personalized and subtle. Chowdhury's art is deeply influenced by his Bengali background and the socio-political disturbances he witnessed during his formative years. His work often carries a sense of mystery and darkness, creating a captivating aura. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining an authentic Indian approach to art, rather than blindly imitating Western trends. Jogen Chowdhury's mastery lies in his ability to create enigmatic visions with caressing contours and intricate cross-hatching in his drawings. His art celebrates the beauty of simplicity and sophistication, capturing the human condition with lyrical clarity, all while using pen and ink on paper as his medium.
Academics
He Graduated from Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata in 1960
Studied at Ecole des Beaux Arts, in William Hayter's Atelier 17, Paris in 1965
