"I am something of a loner, I'd rather immerse myself in a good book or collect my thoughts by talking long, solitary walks. This gives me a clarity of vision that is reflected in my paintings." Laxman Shreshtha's abstract works are both, sensuous and meditative in their shifts and balances of colour. One can observe a palpable movement from chaos to spiritual peace, in his work. Shreshtha's canvases are an intermingling of vivid browns, yellows, reds, oranges and blues. These capture and emote passions dramatically, whether these passions are brooding, fierce or cheerful.


His work is intricately related to the events in his life and the struggles he has had to face. His journey, from being a member of an ...