Akshita Lad
Reflections 2 - Oil on canvas
35 x 40 x 4 cm - £12,000.00
"Placing women of colour as protagonists in her portraits, Lad inverts the patriarchal canon of the history of art, imbuing her subjects with sensitivity and majesty" Curator of StartAR.
There haven't been portraits of people of colour or even women of colour that are shown in a glamorous, regal manner. This painting style reflects a delicacy, timelessness, and attention to detail influenced by the artist's love of the great Masters of the Renaissance period.
As the saying goes, We Try To Hide Our Feelings, But We Forget That Our Eyes Speak. By recreating Gemmy Woud Binnendjik's photograph as a painting, the artist invites the viewer to make their own connection to what the woman is thinking and feeling.
Reference Image: Photograph by Gemmy Woud Binnendjik.
35 x 40 x 4 cm - £12,000.00
"Placing women of colour as protagonists in her portraits, Lad inverts the patriarchal canon of the history of art, imbuing her subjects with sensitivity and majesty" Curator of StartAR.
There haven't been portraits of people of colour or even women of colour that are shown in a glamorous, regal manner. This painting style reflects a delicacy, timelessness, and attention to detail influenced by the artist's love of the great Masters of the Renaissance period.
As the saying goes, We Try To Hide Our Feelings, But We Forget That Our Eyes Speak. By recreating Gemmy Woud Binnendjik's photograph as a painting, the artist invites the viewer to make their own connection to what the woman is thinking and feeling.
Reference Image: Photograph by Gemmy Woud Binnendjik.
Akshita's technique reflects the traditional methods of painting but with modern appeal & relevance. She has a natural affinity for colours and textures and is led intuitively to create works that highlight that range. She is a believer that every thought & every creation has an energy & frequency. Through her choice of colours, symbols & elements, Akshita consciously creates art to amplify messages of inclusion, positivity, joy & happiness in the viewer.
Her vast range of works includes portraits, landscapes & abstract expressionist paintings. She has studied various painting techniques, but her love for the Renaissance and Impressionist Masters shows up in her work style. Akshita is very inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's quote on how she would be liked to be remembered as
"Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability".
Akshita cares deeply about educating girls, protecting nature, and protecting animals. She feels strongly about the collective power of feminine energy to heal, nurture, and create positive changes in the world. Her paintings are reflective of those thoughts and feelings.No matter the subject. Akshita's works display depth, elegance & beauty.
Her vast range of works includes portraits, landscapes & abstract expressionist paintings. She has studied various painting techniques, but her love for the Renaissance and Impressionist Masters shows up in her work style. Akshita is very inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's quote on how she would be liked to be remembered as
"Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability".
Akshita cares deeply about educating girls, protecting nature, and protecting animals. She feels strongly about the collective power of feminine energy to heal, nurture, and create positive changes in the world. Her paintings are reflective of those thoughts and feelings.No matter the subject. Akshita's works display depth, elegance & beauty.