FOUNDERS STATEMENT

Founder & Director

I am a creative individual with a diverse background spanning art, design, and education. My journey as an immigrant to the US and New York in 2004 has deeply influenced my work. Immersed in New York City's rich creative culture, I have developed initiatives that offer fresh perspectives on Indian culture, highlighting its aesthetic beauty and profound cultural significance often overlooked.

In 2021, I launched Akṣarā with a focus on bringing traditional and contemporary ideas about Indian culture to the forefront. Our mission is to utilize the power of arts - including visual, performing, literary, and other art forms - to offer educational workshops, lectures, and event experiences. Akṣarā aims to become a creative hub where Southeast Asians and individuals from all communities can engage in a shared learning experience about Indian culture. 

Ms. Moorthy brings over 20+ years of experience in the creative industry including, visual arts, arts education, instructional design, and interaction design. Ms. Moorthy interdisciplinary artist practice explores the fusion of the handmade and the digital.  She has a unique approach of drawing on the floor with ephemeral materials and making elaborate site-specific installations that invite the audience to reflect, meditate, and actively engage with the evolving art environment. For more about her works, go to www.jaymoorthy.com.  She actively contributes to national art education initiatives in the US and India.