Steps of Mischeif II
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.
Description
In 'Steps of Mischief II', Jaggu Prasad expands his vision of barnyard camaraderie depicted in this duology with subtle motion and charm. The scene unfolds in the same rustic shelter, but here the animals are caught mid-interaction, goats nibbling at stray leaves, a hen standing watch, pigeons descending in a flutter of white. The composition brims with balance: stillness and motion, playfulness and peace. Prasad’s refined brushwork captures the lustre of feathers, the sheen of fur, and the muted radiance of morning light with unparalleled sensitivity.
This 9.8 x 13.4 inch watercolour on paper stands as a celebration of natural rhythm where familiarity breeds not monotony, but wonder.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- Handcrafted by Jaggu Prasad ji, celebrated for his precise, soulful portrayals of wildlife
- A powerful narrative of universal family and instinct captured in exceptional detail and tenderne
- A compact yet radiant composition, ideal for collectors who value intimacy and serenity in art
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Unique Practice
Uses a paintbrush with only a single hair of an otter to achieve the minutest details and ‘dot-man-ship