About the Artist
Blending diverse techniques to reflect life, nature, and personal experiences
Ananda Joshi, born in Nepal, is a self-taught acrylic and mixed media artist. He paints in his home studio in Lexington, Massachusetts. His art journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring various techniques (painting, graphic design, mixed media) and elements, which is showcased on his personal Instagram account.
His artwork covers diverse subjects, focusing on the interrelationship between the environment (natural and physical), development, and life. His creations are reflections of ideas born from thoughts, experiences, and feelings.
Artist's Statement
"Art is my passion. It delivers new experiences, new ideas, and new dimensions to thoughts. I believe painting is a direct and immediate medium to the truth and internal feelings of the artist, which cannot be hidden. Therefore, the canvas is a straight path to the artist's inner soul. I love art as it transcends boundaries of ego, feelings, and differences."
Biography
Ananda previously worked as an Environmental Policy and Management expert and served as the Former Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) and South Asian Seas Program (SAS), Sri Lanka.
He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Management from the University of Wales, UK and a master’s degree in Botany from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. When not painting, Ananda spends his time in natural areas, at the beach, or at home reading literature, environmental and technical books, and writing poems and Haikus.