Ajay Kumar Garg

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Biography:

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Ajay Garg, Jaipur based resident, is a deaf and mute artist, who has overcome his physical inability and emerged as a specialist in miniature art. At age three, Ajay had an injection for treating an injury that reacted adversely which caused him to lose his ability to speak and hear. Yet, Ajay accepted this setback gracefully. He channeled his boundless energy and emerged from a shadow of silence as he began to speak through his paintings. At age five, his talent was recognized by Shri Sualal, an artist at the Royal Court of Dholpur, Rajasthan. He took Ajay under his tutelage, convincing his parents about his capabilities. At age ten, Ajay could paint like a virtuoso. He turned his handicap into a tremendous focus and internal vision for his paintings. At age fourteen, he worked with Asha Devi who introduced him to the art of miniature painting. The paintings had exquisite details, much of which were completed with a single-hair brush, magnifying lens, and a steady hand. Ajay has also specialized himself to paint these fine details on grains of rice and almonds. At twenty one, the world famous artist Shri K.K. Hebbar said "Ajay has magic in his fingers". In 2004, Ajay also received the National Award from President Dr. A. P. J. Kalaam.

“Ajay says that he believes in work - work is worship.”

Ajay is actively involved in welfare of the Deaf community and he was an executive member of Deaf & Mute association in Rajasthan. He always tries to help poor, mostly handicapped people. He has also been giving free training to hearing Impaired children in Jaipur as well as poor girls of orphanage for girls in Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur that is under Social Welfare. His exhibits are seen throughout the world, including India, UK and the USA. Ajay is also actively involved in welfare of the Deaf community and gives free training to hearing impaired children in Jaipur, India. What Ajay hopes for more is recognition as an artist and not as a handicapped person who has fought and won. At the same time, he want spread the message of hope and inspiration to millions who like Ajay, have the potential to accomplish something exceptional in their life.

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Artwork:

  1. Darshan of Narsingh Bhagwan (2019) [Discovering Ability Art Awards Finalist Painting] - Mineral, Gouache and gold powder on paper, 16x12.5”.  His painting is a depiction of Lord Shankar, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahand along with Surya, Dev, and Chandra Dev who have come to offer appreciation and prayers to them under a beautifully decorated terrace. 

  2. Raag-Bherav (2008) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 11.5x8” [available].

  3. Elephant with Baby (2016) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 9x11” [available]. Two elephants, parent and its young, stand facing the left side of the painting. The “baby” elephant stands in the foreground with its parent in the foreground. The two elephants stand in the center of a pastel yellow background.

  4. Peacock (2012) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 14.5x11.25” [available]. A peacock sits perched on a branch with another peacock below it, both in the middle of a yellow portrait. This portrait has a wide border, decorated by other peacocks and plants around them.

  5. Bhanjan Mandali (2011) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 13x8” [available]

  6. Ganesh Playing Veena (2018) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 6.6x5.5” [available]. Ganesha plays a veena while sitting on a red carpet against two cushions with white and red stripes. He is wearing a yellow dhoti. A mouse sits in the lower right hand corner. They are both in front of a beige background.

  7. Ganesh Ji Playing Flute (2017) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 6.6x5.5” [available]. Ganesha, wearing a yellow dhoti, plays a flute while standing. A mouse sits in the lower right hand corner. Both Ganesha and the mouse are in front of a pastel yellow background.

  8. Ganesh Ji Playing Football (2019) - Stone colours on old handmade paper, 6.6x5.5” [available]. Ganesha, wearing a yellow dhoti, kicks a soccer ball into the air while running along side a mouse below him. The mouse runs ahead of him toward the left, both on a patch of grass. The patch of grass sits in front of a peach background.

  9. Ganesh Ji Driving Scooter (2013) - Stone colours on handmade paper, 6.5x5.5” [available]. Ganesha, wearing a yellow dhoti and blue cap, drives a scooter with a mouse sitting right behind it. The background is a light beige.

  10. King on Elephant (2019) - Stone colours on handmade paper, 8x6” [available].

  11. Singaar (2019) - Stone colours on handmade paper, 8x6” [available].

Press:

Groups Exhibitions

  • 2019– Color to the cube, New York U.S.A

  • 2018– Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

  • 2012 – Forhex Fair , Jaipur

  • 2010 – Deaf Expo. , Delhi

  • 2004 – Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

  • 2000 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 1995 – Scotland Art Gallery, U.K

Major Awards:

  • 2019 — National Pride Award, Bhopal

  • 2019 — India Star Passion Award, Delhi

  • 2019 — “1 st National Excellence Awards’’ Jhalawar

  • 2018 — Samaj Ratna by Rajasthan Janmanch

  • 2018 – Divyang Ratna Samman, Jaipur

  • 2008 – Dr. Batra’s Positive Health Award, Mumbai

  • 2007 – Maharaja Sajjan Singh Award, Mewar Foundation Udaipur

  • 2007 – Vivekananda Gorav Samman, Jaipur

  • 2006 – Forex Award (Best Craft Work) (by: Shri Shri Ravi Shankar Ji)

  • 2006 – State Award by Govt. Of Rajasthan, Handicraft Award, Jaipur

  • 2006 – Yuva Ratna by (by: Smt Pratibha Patil)

  • 2006 – Agra Jyoti Award, Jaipur

  • 2005 – District Dholpur Award, Rajasthan

  • 2004 – National Award, Hon’ble President of India (by: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Delhi)

  • 2003 – Maharaja Agrasen Rastriya Award, Indore

  • 2003 – State Award by Govt. Of Rajasthan, Best Handicapped Award, Jaipur

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2018 – Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2018 – Augen Gallery , U.S.A

  • 2016 — Art Gallery, Oaxaca, Mexico

  • 2016 — Art Gallery, Mexico

  • 2015 — Art Gallery, Oaxaca, Mexico

  • 2014 – Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2013 – Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2012 – Augen Gallery , U.S.A

  • 2011 – Davidson Gallery , U.S.A

  • 2010 – Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2008 – Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 2008 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2007 – Art Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2006 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2005 – Davidson Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2005 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2004 – Art Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2003 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2002 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 2001 – Augen Gallery, U.S.A

  • 1999 – Hidell Brooks Gallery, U.S.A

  • 1998 – Art Source Gallery, U.S.A

  • 1998 – Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai P.T.O.

  • 1997 – Open Eye Gallery, U.K

  • 1996 – Open Eye Gallery, U.K

  • 1996 – Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 1994 – Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 1993 – Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 1992 – Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai

  • 1991 – Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishad, Banglore