Artist Inspo #12
Hello my goofy lil’ art nerds!
If you’re a fan of my “Artist Inspo” segment, then you’re really going to love this one!
Today I am highlighting one of my favorite illustrators:
Jasjyot Singh Hans
As is the case with most of my favorite artists— I don’t remember when I first found them or their work.
All I know is that I’ve been liking nearly every Instagram post Jasjyot has shared for many years now.
I live for Jasjyot’s sketchbook figure drawings.
He captures a very particular and thoughtful form of empowerment for both men and women and in very different ways.
His illustrations of women are deeply emotive, showcasing womanhood without shame or restraint.
Jasjyot’s depictions of women feel so authentic it’s almost as if you’re witnessing a long term partner or friend carelessly exuding their truest selves in the privacy of their own bedrooms.
Jasjyot’s drawings of men, by contrast, are often luxuriously relaxed and peaceful.
It almost feels as if Jasjyot is gifting us the expressions we so often get denied based on our respective genders.
Women get prescribed docility— Jasjyot illustrates them in godly rage, impetuous sexuality, and casual disdain.
Men get prescribed fury and workaholism— Jasjyot illustrates them in graceful ease, alluring in their serenity.
Both examples express confidence in their bodies. Both defiant and empowering.
Jasjyot’s figure art provides an essential salve for the sometimes rigid culture we live in.
Self-expression is an essential part of being human— of being alive— and repressing these sides of ourselves is harmful not just to ourselves, but to everyone around us.
When we teach men that they can’t cry, we condemn ourselves to a culture of violence.
When we teach women and minorities that they can’t lead, we suffer a world of myopic ignorance.
Our world has innumerable problems to solve: some requiring political strategy, some scientific scrutiny, and others internal reflection.
All of this being a testament to the importance of art.
So many of our external problems are due to the root problem of who we are on the inside.
Jasjyot’s art does what art does best: it allows us to see ourselves with fresh eyes.
It gives us the chance to grow into better versions of ourselves.
Comments (Let’s Chat!):
What did you think of Jasjyot’s art?
Are you a fan of figure drawing, or no?
Is there anything about your gender that feels limiting?
What do you think about art’s contribution to culture and society?
Listening to:
Whoaaa I think this is my favorite one yet. Following him on Instagram now <3
I didn’t know his work but love it!!