Divine

Biography & Education

Born in 1979 in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, Jaiprakash Chauhan is a seasoned contemporary abstract artist who has been working professionally for over 14 years. He holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Government Institute of Fine Arts, Indore, completed in 2004. Inspired by his travels to historical Indian sites, Jaiprakash seeks to translate the richness of Indian culture, heritage, and human emotion into abstract forms. His artworks are a thoughtful fusion of memory, symbolism, and sensory experience. Although many of his pieces are untitled, each one is deeply connected to the next, creating thematic continuity throughout his series. He has exhibited extensively across India and internationally through platforms such as Pranjal Arts, Mojarto (NDTV venture), and others.

Artistic Style & Themes

Jaiprakash Chauhan’s work is grounded in abstract expressionism, featuring:

• Vibrant and earthy colour palettes
• Rhythmic brushwork, textures, and tonal contrasts
• Exploration of Indian cultural identity, spirituality, and emotional introspection
• Use of mixed media including oil, acrylic, watercolour, metal, wood, iron scraps, and more
• Captures impressions of places he has visited, blending memory with storytelling

Notable Works

• Fire – Acrylic on Canvas: Symbolic of rebirth and transformation using bold reds and rhythmic motion.
• Spring – Acrylic on Canvas: Represents growth, light, and optimism through the energy of seasonal renewal.
• Divine – Acrylic on Canvas: Explores forgiveness and spiritual elevation through emotional abstraction.
• Lord – Mixed Media: Suggests strength and spiritual stability with cool blues and symbolic structure.

Awards & Recognition

• 2019 – The Learning Curve Award for Painting, IGNCA, New Delhi
• 2017 – M.P. State Award, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Khajuraho
• 2014 – National Award for Excellent Painting, Colors Land Art Academy, Kolkata
• 2011 – Sarva Shrestha Puraskar, Shri V.S. Vaka Memorial

Key Exhibitions & Achievements

1. "Sound Around" – Solo Exhibition at Taj Bengal, Kolkata (2018)
2. "Circle of Life" – Online Solo Exhibition on Mojarto (NDTV venture) (2017)
3. "Forms & Shapes" – Solo Show at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi (2014)
4. Kazan Art Fair – International Exhibition in Kazan, Russia, by Art-Most Contemporary Art (2018)
5. "Young India" – Group Exhibition in San Bastiaun & Basel, Switzerland (2014)

Color Scheme

This piece explores the power of the divine to absolve sin. It evokes a force greater than human strength — the divine presence.
- Zanaida

Poetry

I am divine, I am great,
the world shouldn't divide,
but so shall power.
– Kayan