Jayita Borthakur

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Have been born and brought up in Kolkata but its been over two and half years since I have shifted to Pune. BORN: 20 th October, 1967, Kolkata. EDUCATION: Graduated with a degree of BA from Calcutta University, Studied Fine Arts at College of Visual Arts, Kolkata. Studied Photography at Photographic Association of India. AREA OF WORK: Have worked both in correspondence and individually. Have participated in various workshops all around the globe for example, 2007- workshop in Kurseong, 2009- workshop in Srilanka, 2001- workshop in Assam, 2006- workshop conducted by CPAA in Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai, 1998- workshop in Chennai, and many more conducted here and there. Have participated in various forums to tach children about art and photography. Have conducted workshops myself to spread the knowledge of art across the country. Have travelled and explored the world to know more about art and incorporate such interesting art elements in my paintings as inspired by artists all around the globe. EXHIBITIONS: SOLO: At Chemould Art Gallery, Chitrakoot Art Gallery, Emami Art Gallery, Academy of Fine arts, Ganges Art Gallery, Gallery Art Felt, Art 2Day Gallery. GROUP: At Chemould Art Gallery, Chitrakoot Art Gallery, Emami Art Gallery, Academy of Fine arts, Ganges Art Gallery sponsored by Jain Misrilal Padmawati Foundation,Assam. Anand Art Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, Harmony Show, Cymroza Art Gallery, Bengal Chamber OF Commerce,etc. Actively involved in the exhibitons organised every year by CPAA ,MUMBAI. MEDIUM OF WORK- Mostly oil on canvas with paintings entitled “SONGS OF SILENCE”. Other mode of painting mediums include acrylic on canvas. OTHER ACTIVITIES: I have participated in various art camps In London, Germany and Srilanka . Have taught students of various age groups over the years about art and photogrpahy. Love to be An active participant of socila workshops with a cause so is and active participant of the CPAA foundation , Mumbai.
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