A R T I S T

AUGUSTINE DEVOTTA

Augustine

ABOUT ME

Meet Augustine Devotta, a gifted graphic designer, marketing strategist, and self-taught artist. Painting has been Augustine's lifelong passion, sparked in childhood and nurtured by innate talent. A pivotal moment came when Rev. Fr. Thamburaj SJ, principal and co-founder of Loyola College's School of Visual Communication, encouraged him to hone his skills.

With over 20 years of experience in advertising agencies, Augustine has mastered graphic design and marketing. He has conceptualized and created innovative artwork for print and electronic communications, captivating audiences and driving results. His expertise spans branding, visual identity, and campaign strategy. Yet, amidst his successful career, painting remains his true calling and divine purpose. Augustine's artwork blends vibrant colors, emotive themes, and spiritual depth, reflecting his faith and creative expression. His passion for painting has led to numerous exhibitions and commissions.

Through his art, Augustine seeks to inspire hope, joy, and contemplation. He believes that creativity is a gift from God, and strives to honor this gift through every brushstroke. Today, Augustine continues to balance his advertising career with his artistic pursuits, always seeking new ways to merge his skills and passions."

Most of his paintings are about horses... oil / acrylic on canvas with relief work. He truly believes, admirers of horses are the people with positive attitude and go-getters in life. This gives them an opportunity to acquire authentic originals and to enhance their home or business rooms with this pieces of art, depicting power and energy.

SOLO SHOW

2014 - Corporate Strokes, Chennai.
This new age catchword is what I visualized in art form, oil painting on canvas displayed at the Vinyasa Art Gallery is all about - “Corporate Strokes” in colour. As an advertising professional, my artist's brush with business principles began during my interaction with various clients influenced me to expose this idea.

GROUP SHOW

2024 - Christian Artist Camp NBCLC, Bangalore.
Theme: Colours of Christian Faith

Are You Curious About What I Did
Some Of My Commissioned works

Illustrator for moral stories- Marito Corporation Publication.

Stained glass work for friary in Kothagiri. -2006

Executed 6 x 8 ft painting with relief work for Taurus Leathers, Ranipet. - 2010

Corporate thematic paintings for, Cholayil Group, Chennai.- 2014 ( Purchased by Architect Ms. Malika)

Executed 15 x 8 ft wall painting for Real Value Promoters, Chennai. - 2016

Glasswork designs and paintings for Fatima Church, Chennai. - 2019

Reproduction of Old Masters paintings for client in USA

Achievements

Illustrator for moral stories / fairy tales for Marito Corporation Publication.

“Corporate Strokes” published in Hindu Business Line

2014, An article about the thematic paintings “ Corporate Strokes” was covered in The Hindu “Metro Plus” by Chitra Swaminathan

Article covered in Dinakaran (Tamil fortnight magazine) back cover page.

“ Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no Art. ”

Augustine Devotta