Who is Jamini Roy?

Jamini Roy & his creation_Susmita Adhikari

Jamini Roy was a prominent Indian painter who lived from 1887 to 1972. He was born in Beliatore village of Bankura district, West Bengal, India. He is known for his unique style of combining traditional Indian folk art with modernism.

Roy began his career as a portrait painter but later turned towards the use of traditional Indian styles and techniques. He was greatly inspired by the Kalighat painting style, which originated in the 19th century in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). He also took inspiration from the Bengali folk art forms of the patachitra and the alpana.

Roy's paintings often depicted ordinary village life and people, as well as mythological and religious subjects. He used bold lines, bright colors, and flat, decorative forms to create a distinctive style that was both modern and traditional. His work was influential in the development of modern Indian art, and he remains one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century in India.