Paintings by Lakshmi S. Nair
About lakshmi S. Nair
artist statement
I am always fascinated by motion and want to explore the concepts of motion through my paintings. The underlying essence of all these motions is “Shakti,” the dynamic, beyond-knowing, and ever-changing forces of nature. The motion in the material plane or physical motion resulting in the world of manifested physical realities, the motion of the mental plane or emotions resulting in the dream worlds, and the stillness arising from the evolutionary motion of our essence are the sources of my artistic inspiration. I am captivated by the geometrical underpinnings of the isometry that allow these motions to manifest and the immutable creative power behind these motions. These three-fold motions guide my paintings and subjects.
bio
Lakshmi Nair is a contemporary artist born in India and resides in Connecticut, USA. Her educational background is in bioengineering, and she works as a Professor of Bioengineering and Orthopaedic surgery at the University of Connecticut. While pursuing her career path in scientific research and education, she continues to pursue her passion for painting. She is deeply drawn to the mythology, iconography, and symbolism of Indian and East Asian art during the classical and medieval periods. Over the years, Lakshmi studied with various masters, including Mr. Krishnan Nair, Ms. Claire Fish, Ms. Zoey Frank, Mr.Yong Chen, Mr. Prince, and Mr. Kevin McPherson.
Galleries
landscapes
abstracts
still life
portraits
meditative metaphors
