b. 1964

The artist enrolled in college for a degree in Fine Arts, even though he had already received a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Before Laxman Aelay chose to become a professional artist, he was a signboard painter and then a much sought after and respected designer and illustrator of books. He received his BA in Painting from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Fine Arts in Hyderabad, and took up full time freelance painting. Aelay has received international recognition as well as several awards and gold medals for his works. These include an award from the Hyderabad Art Society in 1995.Laxman has participated in several important exhibitions in India & abroad.

The artist lives & works in Hyderabad.