Glass Wings: Fireflies 1
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 'Glass Wings', Jaggu Prasad turns his fine brush toward a kaleidoscope of dragonflies, each painted with meticulous transparency and luminous colour. Their wings, layered with minute veins and faint glimmers of reflected light, seem almost weightless, like shards of tinted glass caught in air. The range of hues, emerald, coral, violet, and aquamarine, creates a delicate rhythm across the canvas, each insect distinct yet part of a quiet pattern. Prasad’s understanding of balance is evident in every angle and spacing; the dragonflies appear to belong to a world that’s both observed and imagined. The title captures their essence perfectly — fragile in form, yet radiant with life. The young firefly seemingly trapped inside the waterdroplet looks alive and dead at the same time. It's an iconic depiction of times when small fireflies die of ridiculous causes, in this case because a misplaced and fated dew-drop fell on it perhaps. Or perhaps, it's just a firefly soaring through the air outside and above the frame, reflected in the droplet.
This intricate 18x24 inch artwork hand-painted with water colours on paper is perfect for collectors fascinated by detail, lovers of entomological art, and those who appreciate works that celebrate nature’s craft with jewel-like precision.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- Handcrafted by Jaggu Prasad ji – a master of Miniature art
- Striking centerpiece – 18x24 inch, ideal size for gallery walls or nature-inspired interior
- A thoughtful gift or collector’s piece that adds rhythm, warmth, and cultural depth
Let this majestic canopy bring peace and vibrancy to your space. Add this limited edition masterpiece to your collection today!