Manash Ranjan Jena (b. 1968) is a prominent contemporary Indian visual artist from Mayurbhanj, Odisha, known for his powerful figurative works centered on the feminine form. A graduate of B.K. College of Art, Bhubaneswar, he is often described as a “Figurative Feminist,” using his art to highlight the social and emotional realities of women in a male-dominated society, reflecting the contrast between their worship as ‘Devi’ and their lived experiences.

Jena has received numerous accolades, including the Orissa State Lalit Kala Academy Awards (1987, 1997), the National Gold Medal at the National Youth Festival (1990), and the AIFACS Award (2002). His distinguished career is marked by several national recognitions and honors across India.