Laishram Meena is a contemporary artist from Manipur whose multidisciplinary practice is rooted in the landscapes, cultural traditions, and lived experiences of Northeast India. Drawing upon both personal memory and regional heritage, she creates works that explore identity, belonging, and the enduring relationship between people and their environment.
For Laishram, art is both a process of self-discovery and a means of engaging with the world. Her practice embraces experimentation across mediums while remaining deeply connected to observation, allowing everyday experiences, natural forms, and cultural narratives to inform her visual language. Through layered compositions and expressive mark-making, she seeks to communicate emotions that transcend language while preserving the subtle nuances of place and memory.
Her work has been presented in exhibitions that celebrate emerging voices in contemporary Indian art, reflecting a commitment to expanding conversations around regional identity within a broader national context. By balancing tradition with contemporary expression, Laishram creates works that resonate across cultural boundaries while remaining firmly rooted in her own experience.
Her evolving practice continues to investigate the intersections of memory, culture, and landscape, inviting viewers to consider how personal histories shape collective understanding.
