Laya Joseph
My name is Laya Joseph. I was born in Kerala, India and currently residing in New York, US. As a self-taught artist, I enjoy painting abstracts and semi abstracts that are influenced by the emotional reactions to various events happening around the world and in my personal life. I work mainly with acrylics and sometimes use oil pastels and textures in my paintings. My artistic journey as a profession began in 2018 but I have been painting as a hobby since early childhood. In this short span of my professional journey as an artist, I have participated in a few art exhibitions including group exhibitions at the Morgan Stanley Corporate Headquarters in Purchase, NY, Modern Renaissance virtual exhibition held by Culturally in February 2021 and the most recent one Together apart: Creating During Covid at the ArtsWestchester Gallery in White Plains, NY.
Artist: Laya Joseph
Based in USA
Instagram: @layajosephart
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Culturally features:
"Head and Sentiment: Dreams of an Artist", May 29-July 30 2021, Milostka Center for Exhibitions
"Modern Renaissance" Exhibition, Milostka Center for Exhibitions
"Abstracts 2020-2021" Artist in Residence Exhibition, Hanbell Gallery
What do you aim to say by the themes in your work?
I like to believe human mind is very much like the changing seasons and I have tried to reflect that in these paintings. The viewer is invited to look at them and experience the connection with their own personal understanding and emotions.
Where does your inspiration come from?
My inspiration comes mainly from my emotional reaction to various issues and events and
the beliefs I hold very dear.
How would you describe your creative process?
My creative process generally starts with a broad idea, thought or emotion. The choice of
colors play a very important role in creating the mood for the painting. Normally I tend to choose a limited color palette to keep the idea undiluted. For this collection, I preferred using a palette knife to create the raw, unfinished look reflecting my life that continues to evolve and change. I am an intuitive painter and prefer not to have a detailed plan for my artwork unless the subject of my painting requires it.
What is integral to your work as an artist?
I think colors is the most integral part of my work as an artist. It is the language I use to
convey my idea or thought.
Do you have any experiences that have impacted your art?
I am a self-taught artist. I have gained experience through years of painting and learning
techniques that work with my style of painting. Being very sensitive and empathic, I yearn for the quiet time and it impacts my artwork. Most of my landscapes are peopleless landscapes for that very reason.
What advice do you have for aspiring artists?
My advice to aspiring artists would be – Always stay true to yourself. Be kind to yourself
and give yourself time to nurture your art which will then truly reflect you as an artist and human being.
