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88 Years 88 Masterpieces
Celebration of 88 Years of Dhoomimal , 25 January - 7 February 2024
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88 Years 88 Masterpieces: Celebration of 88 Years of Dhoomimal

Past exhibition
Laxman Pai, Purush Prakriti In Kamasutra, No - 03, 1994

Laxman Pai 1926-2021

Purush Prakriti In Kamasutra, No - 03, 1994
Oil on canvas
40 x 49.5 inches
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Dense, impasto-laden oil paint applied with bold, tactile brushstrokes defines the dynamic tension Laxman Pai masterfully brings to his canvas. Through a rhythmic harmony of angular forms and sweeping curves...
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Dense, impasto-laden oil paint applied with bold, tactile brushstrokes defines the dynamic tension Laxman Pai masterfully brings to his canvas. Through a rhythmic harmony of angular forms and sweeping curves bathed in vibrant, sun-drenched warm tones, Pai visually manifests the eternal, cosmic oneness of Purusha and Prakriti. By seamlessly fusing human anatomy with the pulsing vitality of nature, the composition transcends mere depiction, transforming the canvas into an active, living meditation on creation, primal life force, and spiritual harmony.

What elevates this specific piece to a museum-quality centerpiece for any serious collector is its brilliant realization of Pai’s most profound thematic legacy, the sacred interplay between humanity and the cosmos. Works from this stylistic period, where dense, sculptural impasto meets deep philosophical symbolism, represent the absolute zenith of his artistic career and are fiercely sought after on the art market. Seamlessly combining rich textural depth, radiant color theory, and the spiritual pulse of Indian modernism, this painting is an extraordinary acquisition and a definitive masterpiece of Pai’s enduring vision.
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Provenance

Acquired direct from artist 

Exhibitions

1998 - Exhibited 'Kaama-Krodha-Moha-Moksha' Show, New Delhi  

Publications

Laxman Pai, My Search, My Evolution, pg 137
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