Jaya Krishnan and son Devon Bowers-Krishnan team up

Dec 09, 2022

The grand opening in November of artist Jaya Krishnan’s Studio-Gallery upstairs at 807 Bank Street. Jaya Krishnan welcomed an enthusiastic crowd. Krishnan’s art is boldly colourful, inspired by scenes in the Glebe and in rural Cambodia.

In partnership with his father, sommelier Devon Bowers-Krishnan launched his new enterprise, FINE Art + Wine, which will hold wine tastings at the gallery. Photos: Liz McKeen

By Liz McKeen

Jaya Krishnan, noted Glebe artist, held a grand opening of his art gallery at 807 Bank Street in November. In an inspired partnership, his son Devon Bowers-Krishnan, a qualified sommelier, also launched his wine enterprise, called FINE Art + Wine, with plans to hold wine-tasting events of various kinds in the beautiful space of the gallery. His sparkling wine enhanced the well-attended event, as did hors d’oeuvres by Gitanes.

Jaya Krishnan’s art is inspired by local Ottawa scenes such as Brown’s Inlet, but it also reflects the bold colours of rural Cambodia, where he frequently travelled before the pandemic to paint and work with impoverished children. He has also been the subject of a documentary film by filmmaker Mike McKay, who filmed hours of compelling storytelling, documenting Krishnan’s life both in Ottawa and Cambodia.

For further information visit fineartandwine@gmail.com