Laxman Aelay Explained
Laxman Aelay (born 8 June 1965) is an Indian painter[1] whose work is inspired by the poverty of people in his village, whom he often depicts against the backdrop of their homes.[2] He has also produced monochromes and hyperrealistic art.
Early life
Aelay was born in Kadirenigudem in Nalgonda district. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and a Master of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts at JNAFAU.[3]
Career
At an exhibition in 2006, he created artworks using images captured in Kadirenigudem, sketching on the prints or blending and smudging in Photoshop.[4]
Emblem of Telangana
He created the Telangana Logo, which contains imagery of both the country and the state of Telangana.[3]
Awards
- 1987: BRONZE MEDAL in the Painting Competition conducted by Amateur Artist Association, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh
- 1993: GOLD MEDAL in the Painting Competition conducted by Konaseema Chithrakala Parishath, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- 1995: Appreciation Award from Hyderabad Art Society at Annual Painting Competition[5]
References
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Notes and References
- Web site: Archive News . https://web.archive.org/web/20071012185915/http://hindu.com/mag/2007/10/07/stories/2007100750180700.htm . dead . 2007-10-12 . . 2007-10-07 . 2016-12-01.
- News: Colourful palette. https://web.archive.org/web/20090101082356/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/03/11/stories/2004031100120300.htm. dead. 1 January 2009. The Hindu. 2004-03-11. 19 October 2017.
- Web site: From the Streets of Kadirenigudem. ardizen.com. 2015-11-17.
- Web site: Artists discover Photoshop . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104084505/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/09/11/stories/2006091102020400.htm . dead . 2012-11-04 . . 2006-09-11 . 2016-12-01.
- Web site: Artist Laxman Aelay - Ardizen Artist Portfolio. ardizen.com. 2015-11-17.
- http://www.indianartideas.in/artist/laxman-aelay/999 See my artwork online
