My Story

I am Jay Gangdia , I am 23 year old having level 5 cerebral palsy which makes me wheelchair driven due to the condition it becomes difficult for me to move my upper and lower limbs , I have 80% disability. I personally would like to say that I have a strong interest in painting to be specific canvas painting , my strong will and the creativity inside me does not stop me from anything. My physical inabilities does not stop me from excelling in my creative field. In 2016 I participated in a painting workshop organised by CN Vidyalaya Ahmedabad where 60 specially abled individuals had participated and I secured first position in it and from there my journey of being an artist started. In 2016 I also participated in an exhibition organised at Vastrapur haat. In 2017 I have done live painting and gifted it to District Magistrate of Katra Vaishnodevi where event was organised by Muskaan trust to showcase the talent of special need individuals. On 15th August 2018 I did instant live painting and won the 20 best paintings where 200 schools of Ahmedabad has participated. This event was organised by Sanskaar Kendra Museum Paldi , Kala Shikshak Shangh, Art Teacher Association Gujarat Rajya . I have secured first position in open Ahmedabad umbrella painting competition held in 2019. Read More