About lakshmi S. Nair
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, Mr. Krishnan Nair, Ms. Claire Fish, and Mr. Kevin McPherson.
Exhibitions
2025
Being, Acrylic, Carriage House Members Juried Exhibit, juror: Amanda Roy, Art League of New Britain, September 12-October 5th
Morning in Jordan, Oil, 2nd Artists of Color Juried Exhibit, juror: Darryl Oates, Art League of New Britain, July 25-August 24
The Old Barn (Acrylic) , CWA Council Show, Jorgensen gallery, Storrs, January 5-30
Presence, Oil , CWA Council Show, Jorgensen gallery, Storrs, January 5-30
2024
Graceful Aging (Acrylic), Carriage House Members Juried Exhibit, Juror: Francis Estrada, Art league of New Britain, September 13-October 6
Three Sisters (Oil), Artists of Color Juried Exhibit, juror: Andre Rochester, Art League of New Britain, July 7-July 28, Received Honorable Mention
Coexistence (Oil) , CWA Council Show, Jorgensen gallery, Storrs, January 2-26
The Countryside (Acrylic), CWA Council Show, Jorgensen gallery, Storrs, January 2-26
2023
Memory Lane, Acrylic, 19th Annual Spring Juried Exhibition, The Art League of New Britain. Juror: Ms. Keffie Feldman, of the Mattatuck Museum
Invitation, Oil, CWA Council Show, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Contemplative, Oil, CWA Council Show, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
2022
At Peace, Oil, Small Works, The Art League of New Britain
At the Crossroads, Oil,15th Annual Spring Open Juried Exhibit, The Art League of New Britain. Juror: Ms. Gabrielle Robinson, Director, Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts
Mandeville Whites, Oil, Nothing But Flowers, a themed exhibit celebrating flowers, The Art League of New Britain. Juror: Ms. Tania Pichardo Weiss, Director, CCSU Art Gallery.
2021
Afternoon in Petra, Oil, Small Works art show and sale, The Art League of New Britain
Tea Time, Oil, CWA Council Member Exhibition, Chase Gallery of the Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford
Tea Time, Oil, 30th Annual Members' Carriage House Exhibition, The Art League of New Britain. Juror: Mr. Mark Bieber, Aardvark Art Studio LLC
The Beautiful Hand, Acrylic, Art Under Quarantine, The Art League of New Britain. Juror: Ms. Olivia Chiang, Associate Professor of Visual Art, Middlesex Community College
elected positions
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Council Member and Treasurer, Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (2025-present)
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Board member, Art League of New Britain, (2025-present)
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Exhibition Co-Chair, Connecticut Woman Artists, Inc., National Open Juried Exhibition, Barnes-Franklin Gallery at Tunxis Community College (September 2023)
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Council Member and Vice President, Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (2022-2024)
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Gallery Committee Member, Art League of New Britain, New Britain (2022-2023)
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Council Member and Secretary, Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (2021-2022)
memberships
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Art League of New Britain (2021-present)
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Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (2021-present)
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New Britain Museum for American Art (2021-2023)