In the silent regions of my mind, in the deep harmony of my heart, where sounds are tangible, an intimate voice speaks to me of the wonders of the Unimaginable; it hums, sings, resonates, dances in me… Music awakens the feeling of deep love and joy in me and the wish to share it with […]
CRIPA is a large scale rehearsal space (300 m2), designed acoustically and practically so that it is beneficial to all the disciplines. The initial parameters included a timber-floored space with variable acoustic treatment, a piano, storage room, toilets, cushions, chairs….. Dimmer with 12 spotlights 34 tube lights UPS 48 volts// 2.5 KVA Yamaha Stage pro […]
A human being in quest of a larger, higher and more beautiful life on this planet: this is the best presentation I would give of myself. My art is altogether an instrument and an expression of that quest. contact:e-mail: patenaude [at] auroville.org.inaddress: Grace; Aurovilletel: (91) 0413 2623345 link:www.auroville.org/art&culture/painting/monique work:
Miraculous Productions assembles theatre like somebody leaping off a cliff assembles an aircraft. Desperate, hairy, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants and highly improbable. Our crack team of highly talented and very small children laugh in the face of the impossible and don’t know the meaning of the words “stage fright”. If we have seen far, it is by standing […]
Auroville is a spiritual endeavor, and creating theatre in Auroville involves heart, mind, body… and lots of spirit. In fact, the work on stage is a reflection of a process that may have started with a text into which one dives, tempted by its call… The goal becomes then the opening up of the story […]
While living and working in Auroville, Miki is an active member of Janaka House, painting in the Tanjore, Tibetan styles,using natural earth and mineral pigments. A memory of this trans-cultural flavor is present in her art in acrylic on canvas, fused with personal identity and mythology. contact:e-mail: miki [at] auroville.org.intel: (91) 0413 2622-229 work:
Organization Community Cultural Colors (see see see) with B in 2012. ‘Recycling art events’ in 2012/ ‘AUROVILLE SINGING FESTIVAL’ in 2013 Eco-musical performance group ‘Phoenix’ project. I think we need the platform to exchange ideas and skills with each artist and activist of Auroville and out of Auroville to make a creation and experiment.This can […]
I feel that life is art; it isn’t a separate sort of thing. To make my surroundings a work of art, harmonious to the senses, that is of paramount importance for me. To paint with a brush or a pen on a piece of paper or on a ceramic piece, it does not matter. What […]
The Path of Silk: The Art of Quilting. Coming from a background of theatre, I settled in Auroville in January 1984.For my work in theatre and dance, manual work has always been essential. So I was cultivating hobbies like painting, batik and patchwork. Today quilting is my canvas on which forms are evolving. I find […]
Autodidact since1970. It was after my first journey to Auroville in 1973, in a quest for the future, that inspiration emerged freely. I returned to France and despite all the social and familial difficulties, the decision to paint daily imposed itself. After experimenting with different materials and mediums in an original and non-academic way, I […]
managed by Jocelyn. Apart from being the house where I live, Janaka house is one of the most beautiful houses in Auroville and contains a collection of art from this studio here and other artists in Auroville. People who would like to visit the house and see the art are welcome at 3 pm in […]
Hufreesh Dumasia is an intuitive abstract artist. She has been painting ever since she was old enough to hold a brush. To become an artist wasn’t a conscious choice, but a natural expression of her being. Growing up in Sri Aurobindo Centre of International education in South of India and then later joining the Universal […]
Holger is a violinist and multi-instrumentalist. He is versatile in many styles and produces music in his studio in Sharnga. He is open for collaborations. contact:e-mail: holger [at] auroville.org.inaddress: Sharanga, Auroville link:www.holgerjetter.com work: …
Depth and lightness, density and humor reveal themselves in Emanuele’s work through the «brush engravings on stone» created in the privacy of his atelier – a meeting with the stone and its telling features; and the illustrations of «Papui and Something Else», created in lively India. contact:address: Sukhavati, Aurovillephone : (91) 413 2623407e-mail: lele [at] auroville.org.in […]
Edoardo Grassi’s fundamental focus is on documentary, travel and portraiture photography. Over the years, he grew fond of National Geographic images which encouraged him to learn basics of photography. Photojournalism and documentary taught him about hidden charms of light and bluntness of reality. Truth and beauty are his goals. contact:e-mail: eddie.grassi [at] gmail.comaddress: Citadyn, Auroville […]
Edo is a blues, classic rock and progressive guitarist who emphasize improvisation over structured musical approach. He is a self-taught musician who has incorporated jazz, classical Indian, funky and psychedelic elements into his sonic vocabulary. Slide guitar, alternate tuning, long soloing and pedal effects have become part of his intimate mediums of expression. contact:address: Citadyn, Auroville […]
ARKA is a research project of S.A.I.I.E.R (Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research). It is an innovative social project of Auroville that wants to redefine the concept of aging as described by the Mother. ARKA is an holistic centre creating an environment in which seniors can dedicate themselves to the inner work pertaining to […]
Poet, before knowing the meaning of the word, playing at home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I have written my first poem. Arts, in general are from childhood, my way of expression: dance, music, photography… And as a teacher, “Creative Expression” is my favorite workshop, to help the kids to find themselves. I’m a life’s poet, for […]
Akash Kapur is a writer who grew up and lives in Auroville. He is the author of one book, India Becoming, and his work has appeared in various publications, including The Atlantic, Auroville Today, The Economist, Granta, The New Yorker, The New York Times and Outlook. contact and link: www.akashkapur.com work:
The dates for the 3rd Auroville Film Festival are fixed: September 17th – 22nd, 2013. Film submissions are open until August 15th, 2013. Watch the festival trailer here: This poster was submitted by Marco Saroldi and Dominique Jacques, it’s called Human Soup.
