Simrit Luthra’s nature inspired solo show blends serenity, spirit, spontaneity

A majestic monument, vibrant blooms and surreal underwater worlds — the CLKA Open Hand Art Studio at the Le Corbusier Centre in Sector 19 has been transformed by the evocative paintings of Simrit Luthra, a Chandigarh-based artist. Her solo exhibition is being presented by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi in collaboration with Chandigarh Tourism.

For this self-taught artist, nature is both muse and most trusted companion. In this exhibition, Luthra explores themes of nature, womanhood and spiritual introspection. What stands out most in her canvases is the rich, recurrent use of blue.

One of her works captures a serene monument she once glimpsed en route to Fatehgarh Sahib. In another, flowers from her own garden take centre stage, rendered in lush, expressive hues.

While many of her pieces draw inspiration directly from nature, others emerge from spontaneous brushwork, where imagination takes the lead. A standout piece features a dreamlike underwater world inhabited by a woman and child surrounded by lotus blooms.

Though oil remains her preferred medium, Luthra remains open to experimentation. Her signature palette of blues and earthy tones reflects her vision of the cosmos — symbolising air, earth, water and heaven — brought together in a balanced interplay of light, texture and colour.

A freelance artist with an academic background in English literature from Panjab University and Women’s Studies from SNDT, Mumbai, Luthra often channels her scholarly insights into her art.

For Luthra, painting is more than just expression — it is a pathway to peace and spiritual communion.

The exhibition is open to visitors until June 19.