Jai Zharotia

Jai Zharotia (1945 - 27 March 2021) was an Indian painter and artist.[1][2][3] He was awarded the Sahitya Kala Parishad Award and he was a recipient of the National Award of the Lalit Kala Akademi.[1] He was also a printmaker and sculptor and had also a special interest in poetry and wrote in Hindi.[4][5]

Jai Zharotia
Jai Zharotia in 2017
Born1945
New Delhi, India
Died27 March 2021
NationalityIndian
Known forPaintings, drawings, ceramics and poetry
Spouse(s)Kanta Zharotia

Biography

Zharotia was born in 1945 in New Delhi.[6] He graduated in fine arts from the Delhi College of Art.[4] He served as an art teacher at the Bal Bhavan before becoming a lecturer at Alma Mater in 1974.[7] After a couple of years he became a professor and head of the painting department at the same university in 2005.[8]

Zharotia died on March 27 2021 due to cardiac arrest.[1]

Work

Zharotia's work has been represented in the collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, Lalit Kala Akademi, and Sahitya Kala Parishad.[1] Zharotia was also known for illustrating short stories by Nirmal Verma and Bertold Brecht.[1] He took keen interest in poetry and wrote in Hindi. Zharotia was frequently involved in children’s educational projects as an educationist.[1] In his works, a series of icons that are drawn from the physical world, which, when interpreted by him, change almost magically representing a world that exists only in the furthest reaches of his imagination.[1] His works feature clowns, jugglers and puppeteers that reveal his empathy for the tragicomic figures.[1]

Luqman Ali series

Luqman Ali is another fascinated character, fictitious and yet so real. Luqman was invented by the poet Soumitra Mohan as a character perpetually in search of himself. By way of fantasy, Luqman attempts to overcome childhood fears, his inadequacies, and contradictions. Luqman is hero and villain, active and passive, with positive and negative shades, challenged by mysterious forces and unknown enemies. Often hounded by his own shadow and apparition, he tries but fails to cut his desire with a sword or protect his moral life through sheer physical power. A trickster of sorts, a dreamer at times, Luqman for Jai represents the duality of life, the friction between good and evil, escapes and surrender.[9][10]

Awards and honors
  • 2004 - Priyadarshini Award, for outstanding Services, Achievements and Contribution
  • 1998 - Senior Fellow in The field of visual Arts, Ministry of HRD Govt. of India.
  • 1993 - National Award, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
  • 1987 - For Ceramic, AIFACS, New Delhi.
  • 1987 - Drawing, AIFACS, New Delhi.
  • 1985 - For Drawing, All India Drawing, Chandigarh.
  • 1984 - For Silk Screen-Printing, Takhman, Rajasthan.
  • 1983 - For Silk Screen-Printing, AIFACS, New Delhi.
  • 1981 - For Graphics, All India Graphics, Chandigarh.
  • 1980: For Lithographs, All India Graphics, Chandigarh.
  • 1980 - For Silk Screen Printing, Sahitya Kala Parishad.
  • 1979 - For Silk Screen Printing, Sahitya Kala Parishad.
  • 1979 - Print Making, Carol Summers
  • 1970 - Smithsonian Printmaking Workshop, Smithsonian Institute Washington DC Life Achievement Awards
  • 1995 - Given by Utsav Educational & Cultural Society (Regd.) a life-time contribution to Fine Arts. With Smt. Shubha Mudgal Shri Birju Maharaj and Rais Mirza.

One man show
  • 2006 - ‘Alchemy of Change’, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1999 - ‘Mirrors of Mind : Altering the World’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1998 - Kumar Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1998 - ‘Mirrors of Mind’, The British Council, New Delhi.
  • 1997 - ‘Mirrors of Mind’, ARKS Gallery, London.
  • 1997 - ‘Mystery’, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1996 - ‘Circus of Life’, Vedanta Fine Arts, Chicago.
  • 1992 - ‘Exhibition of Water Colors’, School’s Gallery, Amsterdam.
  • 1990,91 - ‘Exhibition of Water Colors’, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1986 - ‘Exhibition of Ceramics’, Akaar, Chandigarh.
  • 1985 - Chitrakoot Art Gallery, Kolkata.
  • 1984,89 - ‘Exhibition of Water Colors’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1983,87,91 - ‘Exhibition of Water Colors’, Art Heritage, New Delhi.
  • 1978,81 - Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1975 - ‘Exhibition of Drawings and Graphics’, Black Partridge, New Delhi.
  • 1974 - ‘Exhibition of Drawings’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1972 - ‘Exhibition of Paintings’, Kunika Chemould Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1970,82 - Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi .

Group shows
  • 2014 - 'India - The Revealed Mysteries' in Conjunction with Venice Biennale 2014 , Venice , curated by Sandro Orlandi , co curated by Sangeeta Juneja.
  • 2013 - Group Show at Juneja Art Gallery.
  • 2013 - Jaipur Art Summit 2013
  • 2013 - 'Confluence des Arts' a group show of 100 artists at Gallery Artchill, Amber Fort , Jaipur.
  • 2010 - 'Black is Beautiful', India Fine Art, Mumbai.
  • 2009 - Group show at Le MERIDIEN Jaipur.
  • 2009 - 'Navarasas', Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata.
  • 2006 - ‘Art for Concern’, in Aid of Concern India Foundation, New Delhi.
  • 2006 - ‘The Naked Line – Drawings by 12 Artists’, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 2005 - ‘Manifestations III’, organized by Delhi Art Gallery at Nehru Centre, Mumbai and Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 2005 - ‘Indo – Korea Contemporary Art Exhibition’, organized by Academy of Visual Media and Montage Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 2004 - ‘Nature and Life at Play’, Visual Arts Gallery, New Delhi.

2004 - ‘Graphic Exhibition’, Manhattan Graphics Centre, New York.

  • 2003 - ‘Korea – India Contemporary Art Exhibition’, Kwang Hwa Moon Gallery, Korea.
  • 2002 - ‘The Stuff that Dreams are Made of’, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata.
  • 2001 - ‘Scapes 2001’, Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong.
  • 2001 - ‘Group Exhibition of Artists from the College of Art’, Alliance Francaise, Bangalore.
  • 2000 - ‘The Millennium Masks’, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 2000 - ‘Present Delhi 2000’, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata.
  • 1999 - ‘Animals of the Earth’, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi.
  • 1999 - ‘Miniature Format’, Sans Tache Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1997 - ‘Graphics by the members of Group 8’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1997 - ‘Creative Endeavour’s in Small Format’, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1997 - ‘Colors of Independence’, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi.
  • 1996 - ‘Images on Paper’, Gallery Art and Motif, New Delhi.
  • 1996 - ‘The Pastel’, Gallery Art Motif, New Delhi.
  • 1996 - ‘Mini Prints ‘96’, Gallery Espace, New Delhi.
  • 1995 - Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1994 - ‘Small Format Show’, Centre for International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata.
  • 1993 - ‘Contemporary Artists of India’, organized by Galerie Art and Data, Poland.
  • 1992 - ‘Silver Jubilee Exhibition’, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata.
  • 1990 - ‘Xal Praxis Foundation Exhibition of Prints’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1990 - ‘Ambassador’s Choice’, Contemporary Indian Art from the Collection of Mrs. E. M. School, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi.
  • 1989 - ‘Revelation’, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.
  • 1988,89 - Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1988 - ‘Exhibition of Drawing and Ceramics’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1987 - ‘Exhibition of Drawing and Ceramics’, Art Heritage, New Delhi.
  • 1986,87,99,2000 - Shridharani Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1986 - ’48 Artists’, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1985 - ‘Indian Contemporary Painting’, Frankfurt and Poland.
  • 1985 - ‘Graphics ‘85’, All India Graphics Art Exhibition, Group 8 and All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi.
  • 1985 - ‘Graphic Art in India since *1850 - Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1984 - 'Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai'.
  • 1983 - ‘Contemporary Art’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 1982 - ‘Graphic Exhibition’, Cuba.
  • 1981 - ‘Graphics ‘81’, All India Exhibition of Prints, Cuba.
  • 1980 - ‘Miniature Format Exhibition’, New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
  • 1980 - ‘Silver Jubilee Exhibition’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1976 - ‘Graphic ‘75’, Exhibition by Group 8, Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi.
  • 1974 - ‘Exhibition by New Group’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1967 - ‘Six Painters’, New Delhi .
  • 1969 - With Gogi Saroj Pal, Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi .

Participations
  • 2010 - 'Contemporary Printmaking In India', presented by Priyasri Art Gallery, Mumbai at Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; Priyasri Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • 2010 - 'Manifestations IV', Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 2010 - 'Celebration 2010', Annual Exhibition, Kumar Art Gallery, New Delhi.
  • 1996 - 6th Biennale of Contemporary Indian Art, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal.
  • 1995 - ‘3rd International Prints Biennale’, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal.
  • 1993 - ‘36th National Exhibition’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1989 - ‘32nd National Exhibition’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1988 - ‘Festival of India’, Japan.
  • 1988 - ‘10th International Contemporary Art Exhibition’, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi.
  • 1987 - ‘Festival of India’, USSR.
  • 1986 - ‘6th Triennale India’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1985 - ‘Indian Print Today’, Bonn.
  • 1985 - ‘Annual Exhibition’, Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi.
  • 1985 - ‘2nd Asian Art Exhibition’, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • 1984 - ‘9th International Exhibition of Art’, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi.
  • 1984 - ‘15th International Art Exhibition’, Japan.
  • 1978 - ‘4th International Triennale’, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 1978 - ‘7th International Exhibition of Art’, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi.
  • 1969 - ‘Annual Exhibition’, Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi.

References
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  2. "Cut and Thrust of Expression". The Indian Express. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  3. Mendiratta, Navneet (2006-12-30). "Web of dreams and desires". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  4. "Jai Zharotia | JNAF". jnaf.org. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  5. "Art exhibitions in Bombay, New Delhi and Calcutta". India Today. October 15, 1995. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  6. Mendiratta, Navneet (2006-12-30). "Web of dreams and desires". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  7. "25 contemporary pieces by Indian artists that cost a lakh or less". Vogue India. 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  8. Relia, Anil (2020-03-03). The Indian Portrait - 11. Archer Art Gallery. ISBN 978-81-942993-0-1.
  9. Desk, NH Web (2021-10-11). "First edition of Jai Imprint launched to celebrate life and work of versatile painter and poet Jai Zharotia". National Herald. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
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