Sohan Jakhar, a contemporary visual artist from Sikar, Rajasthan, was born in 1978. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in painting from the Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur, and later completed a diploma in advanced computer art in Bangalore.

 Known for his distinctive fusion of traditional and digital media, Sohan skilfully integrates photography, computer-generated visuals, and floral patterns into his artworks. His process typically involves photographing everyday scenes from bustling Indian streets and bazaars, and overlaying them with intricate fresco-style motifs inspired by the Havelis of Shekhawati, his ancestral region and childhood home.

His work delves into the intersection of memory, modernity, and urban change, blending traditional aesthetics with the visual language of digital technology.

Sohan views roadside bazaars as vibrant hubs of visual and cultural exchange—dynamic spaces where social and personal identities are continuously negotiated. Through his compositions, he reflects on consumerism, the visual chaos of urban life, and the symbolic significance of street vendors, not just as economic agents but as cultural markers in a constantly evolving society. According to him, these informal markets highlight the fluidity of values, beliefs, and national identity amidst rapid globalization.

Sohan Jakhar has exhibited widely, both in India and internationally, with group and solo shows in cities like London, Paris, Singapore, Bristol, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. His works have also appeared in notable platforms such as the Sotheby’s New York auction – Indian & Southeast Asian Art, marking his presence in the global art scene.