Jay Sagathia

Is an Illustrator and Communication designer based in London

Jay Sagathia is an illustrator, communication designer, and anti-caste activist from Gujarat, India. In 2024, he earned his Master of Arts in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art. Prior to that, he completed a Master’s in Visual Arts with a specialization in illustration from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, in 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Communication from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Gandhinagar which he completed in 2020.

Jay’s work critiques the caste system and fosters global conversations on the issue. Through his illustrations, Jay aims to share insights on the caste system and celebrate the diverse culture of marginalized communities. His art serves as a representation of the Dalit community and addresses the misrepresentations they often face in popular culture.