Mangalore: Renowned artist Jagadish Ammunje no more

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (EP)

Mangalore, Nov 27: Well-known artist Jagadish Ammunje, popularly known as Jagath passed away at a private hospital in the city on Wednesday November 27 following a brief illness. He was 58.

He was an expert in oil painting, diagrams and terracotta paintings. He introduced attractive Janapada backdrops in Karavali Utsav in Mangalore and brought in a wave of new and unique medium of art in the district.

He had also set up 'Tulu Grama' at Vishwa Tulu Sammelan at Ujire 2009 which portrayed the life and traditions of Tulunadu.

He was well versed in terracotta paintings and had given lively appearance to Kalangann at Shakthinagar here and Mumbai’s Konkani Kala Kendra with his paintings.

He enabled Dakshina Kannada district to win first prizes thrice in Mysore Dasara by displaying tableaus depicting life in the district. He had prepared tableaux for Dakshina Kannada and Chikmagalur for this year’s Dasara as well.

He had acted in several Tulu films too. He prepared cover pages for books and line sketches as well as diagrams for inside pages. He was running his own arts gallery by the name Jagath Arts and was guiding and encouraraging young budding artistes. He was also active in 'Kudla Kalavali', an association of film artistes.

He was an alumni of Mangalore University College and was a member of SFI students' association. He worked as a volunteer in literacy campaign in the district.

He leaves behind his wife, son and daughter. His final rites will be held on Thursday, November 28 in Mangalore.