Who is Yantr
Sanjib K. Roy, symbolically known by his artist name “YANTR,” is a prominent street artist from India. Originally from the culturally rich town of Nagaon, Assam, YANTR has made a significant mark on the Indian contemporary art scene.
The name “YANTR” is derived from the Sanskrit word for “machine.” In Sanskrit, YANTR means “instrument” or “tool,” reflecting the thematic essence of his art.
Shillong Street Art Festival 2018
Launched on International Women's Day in 2018, the Shillong Street Art Festival, organized by Yantr, brought together artists from across India and local talent to transform the city's streets into vibrant canvases. Featuring a diverse range of themes, from women empowerment and education to flora and fauna, traditional Khasi culture, and bio-mechanical art, the festival aimed to put Shillong on the global art map and empower the youth through street art.
Speaking for the wild
Conservation Through Art
Yantr's artistic vision transforms public spaces into vibrant galleries, where his larger-than-life murals convey powerful messages about conservation. With a focus on wildlife preservation, his work highlights critical issues surrounding Leopards, Rhinos, and the impact of pollution. Through his art, Yantr inspires communities to engage with nature and sparks conversations about the importance of protecting our planet's precious resources.
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The new walls of Fame
Indian street art, has, in recent years, been developing in scope and relevance with groups like Hulchul and Bind Boys and graffiti artists like Daku, Yantra, and Zine taking art away from galleries and museums and splashing it onto city walls.
Tihar Jail's brush with colour
Soak in the vibrant graffiti painted on the jail walls. Take in the whorls, swirls and flourishes that breathe life into an otherwise grim-looking jail.
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