Jijo is an enigma and a living example of what one can achieve if they put their heart and soul into their passion, even if they are bound by limitations. It is this unflinching focus that inspires all of us in his family to strive towards the impossible and help him make his dreams come true.
A warm-hearted, extremely loving & affectionate soul who finds his world in movies and comic books, Jijo Das is a passionate artist & illustrator with Down Syndrome.
He may have been a slow learner when it came to cognitive skills due to this condition, but ever since he learnt how to hold a pencil/chalk he started doing what he loves.
His immense tenacity to consistently attempt at mastering the craft and never give up, has made him do things that surprised each one of us.
His first art exhibition in Spastics Society of Karnataka, during their winter carnival in 2017, was sold out and he had close to 100 back orders that were sent out in a month!
Sketches did not only restrict themselves in sketch books, they travelled in his school note books as well! This surprised his faculty and got him featured in his school magazines as an anomaly for his exceptional work!
He has also been featured by Save Down Syndrome, Zen Pencils, Sandal Gap Studio and many others. He was schooled in various parts of the country which helped him to evolve into a confident individual!
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