Jagannath Paul graduated from the Government College of Arts & Crafts in Kolkata. He has won numerous prestigious awards for his work, which is known for its dramatic use of black and white with solid blocks of paint in reds, yellows, and oranges. This contrast sets the mood of his paintings and highlights the characters he portrays.

As a leading contemporary Indian artist, Jagannath Paul is fascinated by faces, particularly the mysterious and wistful faces of both men and women that dominate his abstract figurative works. His distinctive technique involves combining dark charcoal outlines with pops of acrylic color, creating original mixed media paintings that blend reality and theory. While he initially focused on figurative works, he is currently exploring abstracts, which have also garnered acclaim and popularity.