Jagannath Paul was born in 1976 and is graduated from Government Art College of arts & craft – Kolkata in 2000.He is known for his charcoals on paper or canvas. His works bring out the drama of black and white by introducing solid blocks of paint, which are restricted to reds, yellows and orange. The contrast sets the mood of the work, highlighting the character that he paints. His skillful rendering of the female form shows an innate understanding and mastery of the subject.
Jagannath has had several solo shows and has also been a part of numerous group shows all across India. He is also the recipient of various awards.