In the Colours Of Unity series I use strong colour
This period is the most intense where I can
and value contrast. The canvas is framed by a
sometimes paint over days or weeks without
transparent coloured acrylic sheet that matches
much need for breaks. I find it difficult to break
the colour of the glasses on the face of the
away and do little else.
character in the painting creating an illusion of the light, cast by the frame on the wall, is also making the glasses cast a similar coloured shadow on the face.
What’s next for Lakshmi? I’m currently working on a series of paintings
Which are your favourite states of making art? What do you mean by meditative when you say, “Making the artwork is meditative?” How exactly did you feel during that process?
which dwell on inner emotions – the
The actual painting process is the most fun. I
more complex behavioural patterns..
smokescreen we create for ourselves. There is an inner self waiting to be unleashed but always hidden behind the mask we create for ourselves which reflects emotions and reactions expected of us by the outside world. Lost to the adult is the innocence of childhood where every thought and need is openly expressed as we are forced by experience to analyse and resort to
develop a deep personal connection to my work. For me, it is vital to paint and once the process starts I listen to classical music which allows me to channel my inner self on the canvas.
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