About LD.

Contemporary Artist Exploring Spirit & Matter at Auroville.

I am an artist born and based in Bharat, exploring the intersection of spirit and matter through figures, force, and forms. Inherently anchored in Indian classical traditions and the living ideals of Auroville, my practice reinterprets these influences through global contemporary expressionism, across diverse mediums. Each work seeks to reveal the invisible laws of consciousness in dialogue with the visible world, inviting viewers to experience the tension—and harmony—between the inner and outer, the spiritual and material.

My work has evolved through figurative constructivist expressionism, emphasizing strong lines, layered forms, and deliberate use of space. Each series is conceived as a narrative exploration of human unity, cultural balance, and the evolution of consciousness.

I approach art as both a personal journey and an invitation for viewers to enter the universal rhythms of life—where the play of unity and diversity mirrors the deeper search for consciousness. In this space, balance becomes a compositional device and a reflection of harmony between spirit and matter; movement arises as the natural flow of perception, guiding awareness through metaphor and meaning. Repetition and rhythm echo the cycles of existence, while contrast of being reminds us of the tensions that shape becoming. Proportion and emphasis reveal the unseen order within chaos, and variety allows multiplicity to flourish without losing coherence. Ultimately, my work seeks a unity where philosophy, aesthetics, and expression converge—opening a field where substance, style, and symbols converse with the soul.

Auroville offers an adventurous context for this inquiry.

 

The Four Layers of Process

In my practice, the act of creation moves through different planes of being. When these layers harmonize, the artwork becomes more than an object. It becomes a meeting point between creator, creation, and the witness.

Physical

The tactile: paper, pigment, line, surface. This is where form and material presence take shape.

Vital

The energetic: rhythm, force, gesture. Each stroke carries intensity, a movement of life.

Mental

The structural: geometry, pattern, proportion. The idea that organizes metaphors into meaning.

Psychic

The essence: a quiet presence that emerges beyond thought, touching, perhaps, the Unknowable.

Education

2000-2008

BFA

Applied Arts, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Developed a foundation in applied arts, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design principles.

2008–2010

MA

Fine Arts, Jiwaji University

Specialized in visual expression and figurative constructivist approaches, deepening exploration of form and narrative.

2016–2020

CREEVA

Centre for Research, Education, Experience in Visual Arts, Auroville

Founded and ran figure drawing classes, fostering research-based, experiential learning in visual arts.

2020–2021

SAIIER

The Last School, Art Teacher

Mentored students while continuing personal artistic practice, integrating pedagogy with creative exploration.

Selected Exhibitions

2004

New Delhi | AIFACS | Group Exhibition

2005

Mumbai | Group Exhibition

2006

Jaipur | Group Exhibition

2011

Japan | Group Exhibition

2011

New Delhi | Habitat Centre | Group Exhibition

2012

Gurgaon | Epicentre | Group Exhibition

2013

New Delhi | Lalit Kala Academy | Solo Exhibition | Mortal Beings

2019

Pondicherry | Tasmai | Group Exhibition

Send me a message

Whether you wish to discuss new ideas or have a project for me, simply fill this form and I’ll get back to you soon.