Her tryst with art began at a very young age and Lakshmi Priya’s love for art grew under the guidance of award-winning artist Balasubramanian. Art continued to be a part of her life; the pull was so strong that after pursuing her post graduation in management studies, Lakshmi went on to join the Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai. Today, after being part of various exhibitions in Chennai, Lakshmi Priya is exploring world sculptures.
Lakshmi Priya
Lakshmi, a Malayalee settled in Chennai, is back in her hometown after sculpting her much-hailed ‘one-foot-tall clay bull’ which is on display at Kalakshetra. “The sculpture was born when my guru asked us to think beyond possibilities. Inspired by works from cubist art movement, I made the clay sculpture of the charging bull. The recent Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu had inspired me like others and prompted me to understand the animal and its importance. The sculpture was made in a more abstract way to satisfy the creative artist in me, but by also representing the animal known for physical strength and power. The idea sprouted from feeling that cubes being a solid figure with sharp edges were apt to represent the confidence and strength of the animal.”
But how did she decide to take up sculpting? “I had specialised in oil painting and water colours. I have not quit painting. I just wanted to learn sculpting and took it up two years ago.”
Though she has been part of 10 exhibitions so far, Lakshmi hasn’t put up her works in Kochi. “Since all my works are in Chennai, I exhibit it there, but I have plans to hold an exhibition here.”
