Tag: writing

Calligraphy is meditation, not just decorative writing

from an article in PuneMirror: In town for a special workshop on Japanese calligraphy, accomplished artist Jyoti Naoki Eri speaks about the transformative powers of the art and how it can depict deep emotions aesthetically Calligraphy, the evocative art of decorative writing, is something we all know as a craft of the past. But, for […]

Theatre Research Program

Theatre Research Program in Auroville, India 2 November­ – 22 December Headed by Jay Emmanuel Masters in theatre and creation, Ecole Jacques Lecoq, Paris Bachelors (with high distinction), Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Perth Participating actors and performance artists:​ Clara Henry, Sunniva Styrvold, Jay Emmanuel and actors/dancers of Adishakti, New creation studio and Centre […]

inside out acting workshop

at CRIPA, starting Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 2nd and 3rd for 4 weeks … Wednesday from 10 – 1:00 Thursday from 11-1:00 a) Preparation Of The Body for Acting · Warm up · Exercise · Rhythm · Meditation b) Fundamental Elements of Acting · Action & Reaction · Movement & Gesture · Creativity & Improvisation […]

Transcendent Sky: A Spiritual Journey of Poetry

Transcendent Sky: A Spiritual Journey of Poetry Book Launch and Poetry Reading Date: Sunday, Sept. 6th Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Unity Pavilion, Hall of Peace I would like to invite everyone to attend the launch of my poetry book in Auroville. Transcendent Sky is a compilation of my own poetry from many […]

Under the Mangosteen Tree

‘Under the Mangosteen Tree’, at Adishakti laboratory of Theatre Arts and Research, Pondicherry on 18th and 19th april, 2015 at 7 pm. The shows are non-ticketed and all are welcome. PERCH, CHENNAI PRESENTS UNDER THE MANGOSTEEN TREE – 
A PLAY IN ENGLISH (BASED ON THE SHORT STORIES OF VAIKOM MUHAMMAD BASHEER) PLAY DURATION: 1 HR […]

Light Matter – An abundance of abandon

The Hindu published a book review of Light Matter: Atelier Pierre Legrand: Edited by Anuradha Majumdar by Neerja Dasani The relationship between words and images is a peculiar one. Both are essentially abstractions, a set of signifiers trying to locate and communicate meaning. Even though their purpose is the same, they often seem to occupy […]

Infinity Papers – new book by Anuradha Majumdar

Anuradha Majumdar‘s new YA book, Infinity Papers, the second of the Infinity adventures is now in the Auroville Library. A few more copies are in Auroville school libraries. About the book: The discovery of a mysterious crystal rock sets three extraordinary young children Marina, Gautam, and Tenzin on an epic journey to the lost land of […]

Writers’ Bloc 4 – residential playwriting workshop

32 playwrights have emerged. 32 exciting new plays created. 3 successful festivals. 100 rocking shows. British Council and Rage once again bring the Royal Court Theatre, London, to town. Presenting Writers’ Bloc 4 The only playwriting programme in India with the script at the centre of the theatrical process. Send in a one-act or full-length […]

Clara M. Sevilla Seguí

Bachelor in Fine Arts. Painting and engraving specialties. Currently writing her doctoral thesis on Indian aesthetics and contemporary art, on the way to understand the deepest significance of the aesthetic experience and the place of Art and Beauty in current life. contact:e-mail: claramsev [at] gmail.comtel: +91 9843183057 (India) +34 649503042 (Spain) work: