Balkrishna

Artist

I loved drawing in my school days, and was awarded for drawing and painting in 9th Grade in 1960 from Waheeda Rehman, an Indian classical dancer/film actress.  Though I wished to, I was unable to pursue my love of art as working for livelihood took precedence over art.  Over the years, however, I captured beauty through photography.  After I retired, I started painting to fulfill my passion.  Since then, I found my life more meaningful and satisfying.

I paint for my own pleasure and to satisfy my soul.  Beauty appeals to me in everything I see. I fall in love with any beautiful subject/object; for I feel, ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ and ‘Art flows from the heart!’

I have exhibited my paintings at:

• Annual Fine Arts Festival, E. Brunswick, NJ - June 7, 2014

• Monroe Twp Library Fine Arts Gallery, NJ - July & Aug 2017

• West Orange Arts Center, NJ:

  • Art from the Heart - Apr 7 to May 20, 2018

  • Small Works Show - Nov 11 to Dec 16, 2018

  • Small Works Show - Nov 16, 2019 to Jan 10, 2020

  • Small Works Show - Oct 29, 2022 to Jan 7, 2023

  • Small Works Show - Apr 13 to May 18, 2024

• Red Bank Public Library, Red Bank, NJ - July & Aug, 2021