Desmond Lazaro
Having trained as a Picchvai (a form of traditional Indian religious painting) and miniature painter, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Desmond Lazaro's work is rooted in and inspired by, traditional language along with its methods, materials and symbolism. He continues to employ traditional techniques in a craftsman-like manner, through the stringent preparation of all materials: cloth, paper, brushes and pigment colours. However, his imagery is thoroughly contemporary and infused with cultural or historical significance.