Wings of Serenity
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
Wings of Serenity by Jaggu Prasad captures the tranquil grace of two butterflies suspended in soft, golden light. The lower butterfly, painted in rich tones of yellow and brown with delicate black veining, radiates calm strength, while the one above displays a striking contrast with hints of crimson and sapphire across its wings. Together, they form a visual duet that embodies balance and elegance.
The warm, parchment-like background adds a timeless quality, emphasizing the intricate details and subtle shading that define each form. Through refined miniature techniques, Jaggu Prasad conveys the quiet poetry of nature, transforming a fleeting moment into an image of enduring stillness and beauty.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- A refined depiction of two butterflies that convey calm and movement
- Masterful use of watercolour to achieve lifelike transparency and depth
- Warm, aged tones that evoke a sense of timeless natural elegance
- A meditative balance between precision and softne
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Who is Jaggu Prasad?
Jaggu Prasad
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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