Sanjeev Kumar Singh, also known as Sanjeev Sahshwati, is a famous and experienced Artist and a Cartoonist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Visualizer, and Photographer.
Born and brought up in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India, he completed his Master's Degree from Chandigarh after finishing his Graduation from Bhagalpur University, Tilkamanjhi, Bihar.
Hailing from a middle-class family and having spent time with local people of a small town, he has very minutely observed the challenges of lower and middle-class people. Using pen, pencil, and colors on any surface whether it is paper or canvas, he has shown his endowment on all the grassroots issues and movements through it. He has presented very well a social issue on the life of Rickshaw pullers, Farmers, Labourers & Child laborers through his art. His latest series ‘Khamoshi’ (Silence) and ‘Palayan aur Bhookh’ (Migration and Hunger) depict the true picture of the impact of covid19 epidemic on our society especially on the vagabonds, labourers and beggars.
By nature, Sanjeev Sahshwati is very humble and helpful to everyone and gives credit to his parents for what he is, who have been very supportive of him in chasing his dreams since his childhood. He was also inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and created numerous & beautiful art pieces based on his life story.
Presently he is working as a Head of the Department of Fine Arts, Laxman Public School, Hauz Khas, and enjoys his time with creative students and other children.
Personal information and work experience:
- Born - 1969, Bhagalpur, Bihar
- Higher Education in Fine Arts from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bihar
- Diploma in Fine Arts from Kala Kendra, Bhagalpur University in 1995
- Masters in Fine Arts from Chandigarh University, Punjab in 1998
- Experimentation, Observation and Innovation in Shanti Niketan, West Bengal
- Creative work with pen, ink, charcoal, pencil, watercolour etc.
Professionally trained for:
- Had Training in Graphic Software like Photoshop, Coreldraw, Illustrator, New Delhi in 2000.
- Attended Workshop on Documentary Photography from Development and Communication, Hyderabad in 1995.
Work Experience:
- Working as a Senior Art Teacher (PGT, HOD) at Laxman Public School, New Delhi, from 2002 to till date.
- Working as an Art director at Yuva Samvad (Hindi Magzine), New Delhi, since 2001 to till date.
- Working as an ‘illustrator and designer at Rajghat-Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi
- Working as a Visiting Artist (Art & Craft Activities) for Street Children with Chetna, New Delhi since March 2002 to till date.
- Worked as an Artist with Save The Children in 2012.
- Worked as an Illustrator (Life of Rickshaw & Cycle Puller) with ISDS, New Delhi.
- Worked as an Artist, Illustrator, and Cartoonist, with ‘Amar Ujala & Dainik Jagran Hindi News Paper, Noida (U.P.) from 1999 to 2002.
- Worked as an Artist Researcher With ‘Lokayan’ (NGO) Delhi, from 1999 to 2002.
- Worked as a Senior Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer, and Visualizer with Peace (NGO) New Delhi from 1997 to 2000.
- Worked as an Art Designer, Film and Research Division of LOK JAGRITI KENDRA with Caparat - Delhi Project (CRN) Madhupur, Jharkhand (From 1993 to1996).
- Worked as an illustrator, cartoonist, photographer & designer with following newspapers, magazines & books;
News Papers:
- Hindustan
- Amar Ujala
- Jansatta/Sabrang
- Rashtriya Sahara
- The Times of India
- Prabhat Khabar
- Indian Express
- Dainik Jagran
Magazines:
- Yuva Samwad
- Yojana
- Kurukshetra
- Hans
- Samaik Varta
- Dastak
- Vartman Sahitya
- Aajkal
- Sarita
- Antim Jan, Rajghat, New Delhi
Books:
- Cycle Rickshaw Ka Samarajya – IDS, Delhi
- Zindagi ka Pahiyaa – IDS, Delhi
- Cycle Gatha – IDS, Delhi
- Shahar, Sadakein aur Samaj, IDS Delhi
- Jas Dekha Tas Lekha – Dr. Yogendra, Bhagalpur, Bihar
- Problem & Potentials of Bundelkhand concerning water resources base, IIT Delhi.
- Listen to Women Vote - British Council, Delhi.
- Women workers “Right in India” ILO - Delhi.
- Gupha ka Admi’& ‘Bhumikein Khatam Nahi Hoti’- Bhartiya Gyanpith, Delhi.
- Ayodhaya’ ‘Parivar ka Pralaya Path ‘Bhartiya Dalit Andolon’- Book for Change- Delhi.
- Rickshaw Ek Mahagatha, Hindi, English –Lokayan, New Delhi.
- Parmaanu Karar Ke Khatare-Vani Prakashan, New Delhi
- Jas Dekha TAS Lekha, Yuva Samwad Prakashan, New Delhi etc.
