Anjolie Menon - A Lifestory

A well known name in modern Indian art, one of India's top artists. Her path, over many years, shows a special way of seeing art and a strong focus on her work. Born in 1940, seeing art early on at Lawrence School, Lovedale, started her amazing career. Mostly taught herself, and this shows in her special style, with bright colors and beautiful, sad pictures of people. Her work often has faces, bodies, and religious ideas, shown with care that touches people. Her effect goes past paintings. Her wall paintings decorate public places, sharing art with more people. She has shown her work a lot, in India and other countries, making her a key person in art around the world. Her art was in events like the Sao Paulo Biennale in 1961, and she said "Art is a language, and it speaks to the soul." One of her famous works, made in the 2000s, was sold for a lot of money. Her help to the art world was honored with the Padma Shri in 2000, showing how much she has changed India's culture. She still motivates new artists with her special view and strong love for her art.