About Laxman Aelay
Born on 8th June 1965
Artist Laxman Aelay sketches his people in black and white compositions against painted backgrounds of rustic hues (red, green, yellow or blue). Captured in their everyday routine, our focus is drawn to the men and women in conversation devoid of distractions. In these portraits, he allows the viewer to inquire about the subjects’ identity, rural backgrounds and their lifestyle. Laxman Aelay was born in Kadirenigudem in Nalgonda district. He received his BFA in Painting from the College of Fine Arts, JNAFAU. He has completed his Masters in Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts, JNAFAU as well. Laxman Aelay is an artist who explores social and political issues through his work. He often uses his own experiences as a way to shed light on these issues. Aelay was born in India and grew up in a small town. Throughout his childhood, he witnessed firsthand the effects of poverty and inequality. These experiences would later shape his work as an artist. Aelay's work often focuses on the human condition. He often includes images of people suffering from poverty, disease, and violence. His work is meant to raise awareness about the plight of those who are often forgotten by society. In addition to his work as an artist, Aelay is also a human rights activist. He has worked with various organizations to help promote equality and social justice. He is also a strong advocate for the use of art as a tool for social change. Aelay's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and has received critical acclaim. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has won several prestigious awards. He shared about his life journey Reversing the Mainstream Notions in TEDxVignansBoTreeSchool.
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