Jagannath Panda
Mentor BEADS
Jagannath Panda is a contemporary painter and sculptor based in Gurgaon. Born in 1970, Panda grew up in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He completed his BFA at Bhubaneswar’s B.K. College of Art & Crafts in 1991, and Master’s in Sculpture at the M.S. University of Baroda 1994, The Royal College of Art, London 2002. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the National Academy Award from Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi; The Japan foundation fellowship in 1996; Inlaks Scholarship 2000 and London’s CIIC Centre Prize.
His works have been exhibited as solo shows and group shows as well as part of art fairs—in Tokyo, London, Berlin, San Francisco, New Delhi, Mumbai, Miami, Hong Kong, Dubai, Seoul, Vienna, and Paris. In 2011 Panda launched the Utsha Foundation for Contemporary Art in Bhubaneswar to engage and nurture Indian culture. Jagannath is also involved in numerous community art projects such as Art and Ecology: Search for Sustainability in Bhubaneswar, Barbil Art Projects and BAT 2018 in Bhubaneswar. He plans to continue to take art out of the studio to make it accessible to common people, bringing it to places that have yet to experience it.
Saroj Rout
Lead Ceramist
Saroj Kumar Rout is an Odia ceramic artist who has a BFA in Sculpture from Utkal University of Culture and a MFA in Ceramics from Visvabharati University, Shanti Niketan. He has exhibited in numerous exhibitions and shows and has won the 35th Odisha State Lalit Kala Akademi Award, 2011.
Sarada Rout
Lead Ceramist
Sarada is an expert ceramist with a Masters in Pottery from Maharashtra . He has attended several workshops and training camps and is closely associated with Lalit Kala Akademi Bhubaneswar. He has intense interest in product development and has attended Design dissemination and product development programme-2019, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, (CSR Hub) Guwahati, Assam
Abhijeet Kaushal
Head of Design
Abhijeet Kaushal is an interdisciplinary designer who possesses a strong passion for experimentation with various materials to explore forms and designs. He has a Bachelor in design from the The Design Village in Delhi. He has worked for several design houses including Gomaads, Studio Denew and Ultra Media and Entertainment.
Rakesh Rana
Ceramist
Rakesh Rana is a ceramic artist with a deep interest in exploring form through clay and craft-based practices. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the Government College of Art and Craft, Khalikote. His curiosity for traditional mediums led him to attend a pottery workshop at the Odi Art Centre, where he began experimenting with ceramics and sculpture. Rakesh continues to explore material-led storytelling through his evolving practice.
Muskan Jain
Jewellery Designer
Muskan Jain is a Jewellery and Product designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Design in 2024 from The Design Village, India. Passionate about creating meaningful, wearable art, she enjoys experimenting with different materials to craft innovative and unique designs. With experience working at notable companies her work reflects a rich blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and industry knowledge . Her process-driven approach ensures that every piece reflects thoughtful design, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.