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C. Jagdish was born in Hyderabad, India in 1956.
He had a passion for drawing
even at a young age, but did not discover the medium of paper
until he created
puppets for a childrens theater group during his first years
struggling to live as an
independant artist. These papier mache creations developed into
busts, masks,
and life-sized figures depicting the artists astute perception
of the outside world
and the fallibility of human nature. Inspired by toys, aquaintances,
and incidents
from his childhood in India, each piece becomes specific and
unique, it's character
subtly revealed through clothing, facial expression, posture,
and use of hands. It is
Jagdish's depiction of intimate human emotion that gives his
work such universal
appeal, affectionately commenting on society and dramatically
narrating his
stories.
After winning his first paper sculpture prize at the All India
Miniature Exhibition,
Jagdish was awarded a grant scholarship to work at the prestigious
Garhi Studio
in Delhi. There he developed his sculpting technique and style,
leading to the
British Council and Charles Wallace India travelling grant
for study in Britain. In
1991, Jagdish was the first Indian offered the status of "artist
in residence" at
Lakeside Studio outside of Chicago. His highest honor was becoming
recipient of
the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation Award in 1993, the
largest grant
offered to independant artists in the United States. Jagdish
continues to work on 3
continents, with studios in India, Great Britain, and the U.S.
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ANNIVERSARY
Papier mache sculpture
Ed. 1/7
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MILLENNIAL MASK SERIES B
NO. 3
Papier mache mask
9" x 6" x 4"
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MILLENNIAL MASK SERIES B
NO. 2
Papier mache mask
9" x 6" x 4"
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MILLENNIAL MASK SERIES B
NO. 6
Papier mache mask
9" x 6" x 4"
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TROIS FEMMES III
Papier mache wall sculpture
26" x 21" x 6"
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TIL DEATH DO US PART
Papier mache sculpture
Ed. 4/7
66" X 21" X 7"
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MAN AT MIAMI BEACH
Papier mache sculpture
Ed. 2/7
24" X 10" X 8"
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BEST MAN
Papier mache sculpture
27" X 19" X 8"
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MAN WITH PET
Papier mache sculpture
Ed. 2/7
63" X 12" X 10"
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SUMMER PARTY
(Front and back)
Papier mache sculpture
Ed. 4/7
64" X 12" X 12"
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FRIENDS
Papier mache masks
38" x 24" x 8" each
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BIG MOUTH NEIGHBORS
Papier mache masks
36" x 48" x 7"
SOLD
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KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
III, V, VIII, & IX
Papier mache masks
32" x 24" x 6"
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KNOWN AND UNKNOWN SERIES B
NOS. VI-XI
Papier mache wall sculptures
Edition 1/7
14" x 18" x 3"
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OWN AND UNKNOWN SERIES B
NOS. I-V
Papier mache wall sculptures
Edition 1/7
14" x 18" x 3"
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