“Age is just a number. It carries no weight. The real weight is in impacts. The truth is that you can do it at any age. Get up and be willing to leave a mark.”- Israelmore Ayivor
For the vibrant artist Anjini P. Laitu, this quote stands true. Even at the age of 80, his passion for art inspires us. Being extremely fond of art since a very young age, he always wanted to be a painter. But, back in those days, art was not considered as a secure career path due to which he had to drop that dream.
He came to the UAE in 1995 and worked in a Glass Company in Dubai. But, the vacuum for not being able to do anything in art remained deep in his heart. So, after almost four decades of professional career he decided to add more colors to his life and restarted his artistic journey. To this day, he paints for 3-4 hours every day.
When asked what art means to him, Laitu says, “Art is not my livelihood. I wish that the colors of my canvas touch the hearts of each and every art lover without much of financial compulsions. I believe in total freedom when it comes to art and try to get connected through the human heart”.
He is a member of the prestigious Emirates Fine Art Society, where he has exhibited his work apart from many solo and group shows in UAE and India and has also exhibited in World Art Dubai four times with his own stand.
He has also done and exhibited lots of painting works on fabric, porcelain and canvas. His paintings which he calls ‘colors’, are generated from the vibrations of positive energy which he enjoys while painting and wishes to pass it on to masses. He enjoys beauty in simplicity of colors and celebrates their calmness which continuously vibrates in his mind when he paints.
Laitu’s passion for art makes us realize that there is no age to learn and follow your dreams. All you need is a will to do it!