Draft:Laxmi Narayan
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Laxmi Narayan Maharana | |
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| Born | c. 2004 Baunsuli, Patna block, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, Sculptor, Artist |
| Known for | Self-taught art, Realistic portraits |
Laxmi Narayan Maharana (born c. 2004) is a self-taught Indian painter, sculptor, and artist from Baunsuli village in Keonjhar district, Odisha. He has gained local recognition for his realistic portraits and diverse artistic skills despite lacking formal training and facing financial challenges. He often refers to his personal art brand as "Narayan Art".[1]
Early life and background
[edit]Laxmi Narayan Maharana was born around 2004 in Baunsuli village, Patna block, Keonjhar district, Odisha.[1] His father, Sanjay Maharana, is a farmer, and his mother, Babita Maharana, is a housewife. He began drawing at a young age, reportedly in Class III at his village school.[1] Without access to formal art education, Maharana developed his skills through self-practice and by observing nature.[1] By Class IX, he expanded his artistic abilities to include sculpting and painting.[1] After completing his studies at Dadhibaman Higher Secondary School in 2021, financial constraints prevented him from pursuing higher education in art.[1]
Artistic career and style
[edit]Maharana's artistic journey commenced with pencil drawings on paper. To support himself and his family, he started creating watercolor paintings on various surfaces, including walls, and took on commissioned portraits.[1] His distinctive style, which he refers to as "Narayan Art", focuses on creating highly realistic portraits.[1] He is known for his ability to accurately capture the likeness of a person directly from observation or from photographs.[1]
His notable works include portraits of prominent Indian figures such as President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and various public figures including cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, and singer Lata Mangeskar.[1] He has also created clay idols.[1] Maharana has actively participated in local art competitions, securing the first position at the block level.[1]
Challenges and aspirations
[edit]Despite his talent and dedication, Maharana has publicly shared the challenges he faces, particularly financial constraints that have hindered his ability to pursue higher education in art and the lack of opportunities for broader artistic exposure in his region.[1] He hopes to exhibit his artwork more widely to gain further recognition and opportunities as an artist.[1]
References
[edit]Category:Indian painters Category:Living people Category:21st-century Indian artists Category:Artists from Odisha Category:Self-taught artists