Jayanta Meher

Jayanta Kumar Meher
Born (1986-06-13) June 13, 1986
Sonepur, Odisha
Nationality India Indian
Alma mater Sambalpur University[1]
Occupation Artist (Painter)
Parent(s) Kailash Chandra Meher, Laxmi Meher

Jayanta Meher (Hindi- जयन्त मेहेर; born on 13 June 1986), is a young Artist of Odisha Pattachitra painting. He was born in Sonepur and currently lives in Bolangir, Odisha.

Early life and family

Jayanta Meher is the younger son of famous artist Padmashree Kailash Chandra Meher. He learned painting from his parents. All members of his family are well-known artists.[2][3]

Career

He was 10 years old when he started learning this craft. He won the Master Craftsman National Award in the year 2001. He participated in many exhibitions across India and abroad.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ http://orissaresults.nic.in/sbpres2013op.asp
  2. ↑ "List of National Awardees in respect of Handicrafts and Handlooms Sector". Handicrafts.nic.in. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  3. ↑ Awards
  4. ↑ "Getting down to it: September 2011". Blog.brasstacksmadras.com. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  5. ↑ "Jayanta Kumar Meher". Themecrafts.in. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  6. ↑ http://www.cohands.in/awardees3.asp?t1=42&t2=statewise&t3=Orissa
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