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Hyperrealism
Amber Mirage
Created by Jaggu Prasad
Sold by Rooftop Collections
Description
Amber Mirage by Jaggu Prasad captures the ethereal elegance of a butterfly in warm amber and burnt orange tones. The artist’s expert use of shading and gradient brings out the delicate textures of the wings, creating a lifelike and captivating composition.
Rendered with meticulous attention to detail, this watercolour miniature evokes a sense of transformation and serenity. Set against a soft, earthy background, the butterfly appears luminous, as though poised between motion and stillness; a hallmark of Jaggu Prasad’s refined artistic vision.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- Brilliant interplay of amber and brown hues for natural depth
- Exemplifies traditional miniature craftsmanship with modern appeal
- Symbolic of evolution, endurance, and renewal
- Complements contemporary and traditional interiors alike
Non-cancellable
This product cannot be cancelled once the order is placed. This item is non-returnable.
$ 949
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Is Amber Mirage an original artwork?
Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted watercolour on paper by Jaggu Prasad.
What makes this painting unique?
Each stroke reflects the precision of Indian miniature painting, blending realism with symbolic artistry.
Does it include a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. Every Rooftop purchase includes a signed certificate verifying the originality of the artwork.
How should I care for this piece?
Frame under protective glass and keep away from direct sunlight or humidity.
Jaggu Prasad
Born in 1963, Jaggu Prasad is an Indian miniature painter renowned for his extraordinary precision and devotion to the art. Having started his artistic journey at the young age of 6, Jaggu Prasad, eventually learnt under the guidance of Padma Shree Kirpal Singh himself.
As an artist Jaggu Prasad’s miniature creations invite the viewer to lean in. His uniquely realistic style, uses techniques like trompe l’oeil to give a hyper-real effect to his muse, nature. The microscopic brush strokes and intricate textures reward close inspection. Greatly insured by nature, in Prasad’s art you will find birds and insects are elevated from background motifs to central subjects—they occupy space with monumentality despite their size, their features rendered with a clarity that bridges observation and wonder. The result is miniature art that invites reflection, discovery, and appreciation of nature’s hidden architecture.
As an independent artist, with decades of experience, his miniature paintings have reached both national and foreign exhibitions and galleries. Singapore, UK, Germany, France and the United States are just some of the places his works have featured in. For the minutest of details that give his work depth, he uses a single hair of an otter. His dedication to the craft and deep observation give a meaningful depth to all his artworks. If you want to have a painting where you can find depth in each stroke, artworks by Jaggu Prasad are exactly what you need.
Unique Practice
Uses a paintbrush with only a single hair of an otter to achieve the minutest details and ‘dot-man-ship