Jayesh Sachdev is reimagining Indian art for a global canvas

A limited-edition collaboration with Zara titled “Reverie,” released in October 2024, put the artist extraordinaire on the map. Jayesh’s work is an amalgamation of international styles, blending Japanese aesthetics, Mughal art and graphic design. Talking about his art as an extension of a global language, he says, “More than just visuals, my work is a catalyst—provocative, thought-provoking, a conversation that lingers. It’s experimental, constantly evolving, shaped by technology, colour and a graphical language that feels both precise and unrestrained.”

Despite the vibrant colours and mythological elements that define his pieces, Jayesh believes that the intimacy of his work is often overlooked. “Beneath the layers, there’s desire, tension and creation,” he shares. “The energy between subjects is not merely symbolic but deeply personal, inviting viewers to feel something more—a recognition, curiosity, unease and connection.”

Despite the vibrant colours and mythological elements that define his pieces, Sachdev believes that the intimacy of his work is often overlooked. “Beneath the layers, there’s desire, tension and creation,” he shares. “The energy between subjects is not merely symbolic but deeply personal, inviting viewers to feel something more—a recognition, curiosity, unease and connection.”

His inspirations are diverse, ranging from Indian miniature art and Mughal storytelling to the abstraction of Dalí and Picasso, Stan Lee’s world-building narrative depth, and Marina Abramović’s provocative commentary. Travel and meaningful conversations also shape his work, forcing him to challenge his own limits. “If the work doesn’t push me, emotionally, intellectually or technically, it doesn’t feel alive,” Jayesh says, emphasising the importance of authenticity in his art.

FUTURE TENSE

Jayesh is working on a new series that will examine the meaning of a temple—not as a physical space but as an idea. What do we hold sacred? Where does devotion exist outside of structured belief? “It’s a dialogue between form and faith, absence and presence,” he says.

With an omnivorous curiosity, he’s also in the midst of creating large-scale sculptures. Also, in the wake of his successful Zara partnership, he has several collabs on the way under the Jayesh x “Brand” label.

These projects propel his work into new dimensions and new audiences, blurring the lines between art, design and fashion, where it can be worn, lived and experienced.