Ajay De

“I learnt that there was more truth in black and white than colour, though appealing, was not enough of a challenge, because life is full of shades. You will find the colour of fire in the spirit of my paintings, the colour of dreams in my strokes, the many hues of passion that bring to life my creations.”

Born in 1967, Ajay De spent his days drawing, fuelled by reiterating forms from his childhood memories and the wonderment of nature along with subject matter that besiege modern-day society.

After graduating from the Government College of Arts and Crafts and completing his post-graduate from J.J. School of Arts in Mumbai, he found himself drawn towards the monotones of charcoal, a medium he welcomed with stunning effect achieved by control involving the deft use of fingers, thumb and even the palm whilst mastering juxtaposition in his portraits that emit an enigmatic mood. 

The artist lives and works in Mumbai, India.

Mother Teresa, Acrylic and Charcoal on paper, 40 x 30 Inches
Mother Teresa
Acrylic and Charcoal on paper
40 x 30 Inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 30 x 40 inches (2)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
30 x 40 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal & Acrylic on Paper, 30 x 40 Inches
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
30 x 40 inches
The Butterfly People, Barmatic wooden frame, 66 inches x 88 inches
The Butterfly People
Barmatic wooden frame
66 inches x 88 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 36 x 36 inches (4)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 36 x 36 inches (5)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 36 x 36 inches (5)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 36 x 36 inches (3)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 36 x 36 inches (2)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board 36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal & Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 Inches
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
36 x 36 inches
Revolution, Charcoal & Acry_ic on Canvas, 36 x 60 Inches, 2023
Revolution
Charcoal & Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 60 Inches, 2023
Untitled, Charcoal on Canvas, 24 x 60 Inches
Untitled
Charcoal on Canvas
24 x 60 Inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 40 x 30 inches (2)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
40 x 30 inches
The Butterfly People, Charcoal Acrylic on board, 30 x 60 inches (2)
The Butterfly People
Charcoal Acrylic on board
30 x 60 inches
Revolution, Charcoal & Acry_ic on Canvas, 36 Inches Dia, 2023
Revolution
Charcoal & Acrylic on Canvas
36 Inches Dia, 2023
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