I was born and raised in West Bengal, India, and my work primarily revolves around fiber art, with a focus on installation-based projects. In the 21st century, the contemporary art world has become much more multifaceted, especially in how artists use their concepts and processes to convey their individuality through their works. Throughout my bachelor's, master's, and now, I have continued to explore these aspects.
Textiles are often associated with consumer needs and lifestyle, but my work deals with the fundamental aspects of textile art. I like the concept of the three-dimensional. For me, anything in the round is far more compelling than two-dimensional work, as it offers multiple perspectives. The combination of three-dimensional forms with dyeing and weaving challenges me and allows for greater freedom of expression.
I work with natural dyes, which are non-toxic, biodegradable, and produce vivid, long-lasting colors. Natural dyes are gentle on fabrics and environmentally safe, making the process not only eco-friendly but also creatively fulfilling. My research involves using these natural dyes by exposing fibers to the dye’s active components until the desired color is achieved. The result is unique, beautiful, and completely safe. Using natural dyes in my art practice is an environmentally conscious decision that encourages me to think more deeply about nature and a more sustainable way, and another thing is challenge. I believe that without challenges, any work becomes lifeless. Whenever I encounter a challenge, I see it as an opportunity for constant mental growth, engaging fully in the difficult process of individual development.
Mahim Jana 江南
Education
2019-2023 : Master's in Fine Art (MFA), Nanjing University of The Arts, Nanjing, China
2015-2019 : Bachelor in Fine Art (BFA) , Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, India
Exhibition
2025 (The Emotions of The Wildness group exhibition in the Wetland Museum, Hangzhou China 2024-25)
2024 International Sustainable Art Exhibition in Lu Xun Art Museum, Dalian, China
(Global Climate Action) group exhibition in Hypha Studio, London, United Kingdom
2023 Fiber Art Biennale, National Silk Museum, Hangzhou, China 2023 (museum collection, one work)
2021 Group exhibition in X Space Gallery, Nanjing, China
2020 Group exhibition in X Space Gallery, Nanjing, China
2018 annual ward show ,santiniketan society of Visual Art and Design (warded )
solo show
2023 Transformation 3 xspace art gallery, Nanjing, China
Transformation 2 Haitang Art Gallery, Nanjing, china
2022 Transformation 1 Nanjing University of the Arts, Nanjing, China
Participate workshop & seminar
2021 3D printing workshop for 1 month at DONG HUA UNIVERSITY, Shanghai, China
2019 paper making workshop by Sanchayan Ghosh, Kala Bhavan in Santiniketan, India
ROGAN art workshop with GAFOOR KHATR (artist) at Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan, India
Kalamkari workshop with Ajit kr. Das (artist) at Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan, India
Restoration & conservation of textile objects. Conservation Institute, Kolkata, India.
2018 Indigo Sutra International Workshop at ICCR Kolkata, India
workshop with Japanese artist Kongo Sato and his team at Kala Bhavana,santiniketan ,india
2017 2-day seminar at National Institute of Research on Jute & allied fiber tech. In Kolkata, India
Art residency
2023 Participate in a one-month land art residency program in Guilin, China
