Jaswant Pakki is a multidisciplinary artist and cybersecurity engineer based in Washington, D.C. A self-taught artist, he began creating visual work in 2022 after first experimenting with acrylic paint and a palette knife. From the beginning, curiosity and material experimentation have been central to his practice, with early works incorporating unconventional materials such as chai, turmeric, sand, and dried botanicals.

His work spans collage, painting, drawing, digital illustration, photography, animation, and public art. Across mediums, recurring miniature figures act as a visual language for exploring connection, vulnerability, isolation, and the small moments that shape human relationships. His fascination with tiny figures traces back to childhood and an early obsession with the Lilliputians of Gulliver’s Travels.

Jaswant’s current practice centers on collage, particularly a growing body of work featuring figures constructed from pressed flowers, petals, leaves, and other collected materials. These “petal people” transform delicate organic fragments into human gestures, interactions, and small narratives, continuing his interest in scale while allowing the natural imperfections of each material to shape the work.

His practice is intentionally fluid. Rather than defining himself by a single medium or style, Jaswant approaches each new material as an opportunity to discover a different way of communicating an idea. Recent explorations have included murals, animation, photography, digital illustration, and large-scale installations alongside his collage work.

Jaswant’s work has been exhibited at Umbrella Art Fair, Art All Night, Union Station, and galleries and cultural spaces throughout Washington, D.C. He has also expanded into public art through mural projects, including work for NoMa in Color.

Outside of his studio practice, Jaswant explores creativity through photography, fashion, and design. His work is grounded in the belief that experimentation is not simply a stage in developing an artistic voice, but an essential part of maintaining one.