JOGEN CHOWDHURY

Born in Faridpur in 1939, Jogen Chowdhury was noted in post-modern 1970s India, as the artist in whom the moral corruption of the times found its finest artistic imagery. His obsession with the in-built tension of the line, gave rise to a focus on the intricacies of texture and its refined decorative possibilities. He evolved images in the ink and pastel medium, taking organic icons and turning them into personal symbols of discovery.

In the works of Chowdhury, the line becomes an outstanding feature that forms the contour and dimension that the viewer sees. This is perhaps the most alluring and fascinating aspect of Chowdhury’s work. The depth of his paintings remains a delight to the eye while engaging the viewer at a sublime level.

In his strive to remain true to his vision and eye, Chowdhury has developed a bold and apparent style that give his works depth and individuality. The utmost importance of Chowdhury is the representation of the unique reality, nature, life and psyche of his own experience. The progression of his work has seen an effort to create a unique Indian style of painting.

Courtesy Gajah Gallery