AJAY DE, born in 1967, graduated from the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Kolkata, and did his post-graduation from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai. His solo exhibitions have been held at various prominent art galleries in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Tokyo. He has also participated in group shows in New York, Dubai, Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi, apart from several other exhibitions organised by reputed institutions across India.

Ajay is a master in the medium of charcoal , the most recognizable in his repertoire .His endearing imagery includes the ubiquitous rickshaw puller in the rain , and among others , portraiture of St.Teresa