Sanjay Lavakare was once a part of Bengaluru's IT bandwagon, but the retired engineer soon realised that his passion truly lay in creating art. “I worked in an IT company for 16 years and always had...

Sanjay Lavakare, a former member of Bengaluru's IT industry, discovered his true passion for art after retiring as an engineer. Despite being offered a sabbatical by his IT company after 16 years of service, he chose to pursue art full-time. Sanjay, who regularly participates in the Chithra Santhe, showcases his latest artwork inspired by the essence of Koramangala. Collaborating with old neighbors Ashish and Ritu from L Street, Koramangala, Sanjay incorporated 50-60 unique elements specific to the neighborhood in his painting. Some of these elements are easily recognizable, while others require a bit of interpretation.