Viridian

From the artist: This was the first painting I made after I moved to NYC. I felt a sense of homesickness for the place I grew up in, but also an excitement and belonging to this new place I now call my home.

It's Always Sani in My Life

From the artist: My husband Sani asked me to paint this picture inspired by a photograph he saw. This piece is special to me because Sani has always loved and supported my art, and I felt that this painting was particularly sacred between the two of us (evidenced by his hand holding it up in the photo - the way he holds me up in real life).

Anusree Lohithakshan is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine. She moved to the U.S. in 2023 to chase her academic dreams. As a self-taught artist, she is still exploring new styles and mediums, in search of her own artistic identity. Anusree loves doing landscape paintings, and she primarily works with acrylic paints. Her long-term goal is to master realism, and she is currently spending her free time practicing the fine details that bring paintings to life. Anusree paints for fun, and every brushstroke gives her a sense of peace and happiness.