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Ganesha Roopa, Set of 7

by Nikheel Aphale
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Details

Size: 12 x 8 inches each
Medium: Inks on Paper
Year: 2023
Signature: At the Back in Hindi

Description

Ganesha is known for his different forms and illustrative characteristics, and worshipped under different names. This unique composition includes seven "roopas" or forms of Ganesha. Across each composition, letters are used to illustrate a different form of Ganesha, with distinct strokes forming the trunk, tooth, moon, belly, etc. Each work is supported with lines from the famous Ganesha aarti.

Vakratund (Vakra + Tund) CURVED TRUNK/FACE
Bhalchandra (Bhal + Chandra) MOON ON HIS FOREHEAD
Gajanan (Gaj + Anan) FACE LIKE AN ELEPHANT
Lambodar (Lamb + Udar) THE HUGE BELLIED
Shurpkarna (Shurp + Karn) HUGE/SUPA LIKE EARS
Ekadant (Eka + Dant) WITH ONE TOOTH
Vikat HUGE, POWERFUL

  • ABOUT Nikheel Aphale

    Letters not only speak to, but entice calligraphy artist Nikheel Aphale, who believes in taking calligraphy beyond its conventional definition of “the art of beautiful handwriting.” Nikheel uses his own letters – akshars – as a means of expression. Using calligraphy, he creates art that is imperfect yet beautiful, with the texture of ink, the spaces, the overlapping letterforms and mingling strokes making his artworks a truly visual experience. The Devanagari script is Nikheel’s muse; he adores its traditional and spiritual roots, and being the script of his mother tongue, Marathi, he feels deeply connected to it.
    Born in Mumbai in 1979, Nikheel has nurtured a fascination with alphabets since childhood. He graduated from LS Raheja School of Arts, Mumbai in applied arts and later obtained a post-graduation in graphic design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. Under the mentorship of Brody Neuenschwander, he has completed a two-year study exploring the creative dimensions of text art.
    In addition to his roles as an artist, TEDx speaker, educator, and book cover designer, Nikheel has had the privilege of speaking at various calligraphy events in India. He has also participated in prestigious art events such as the Auroville Art Residency in India, the One Asia Project in Taipei, and the online exhibition “A Brush with Silence” in Bruges, Belgium. Furthermore, Nikheel’s work has been showcased in prominent art events in South Korea, including the World Calligraphy Biennale and the Asian Calligraphy Festival. He received the ‘Excellence in Calligraphy’ award at the Jikji International Calligraphy Exhibition in South Korea. In 2023, his work received recognition by being long listed for the Jackson Painting Prize. Nikheel’s interviews and work have been featured in various international platforms and prominent publications such as juried issues of Letter Arts Review in the USA, Typism books, Vogue, Juggernaut, Platform, Kyoorius, POOL and NDTV. Nikheel’s work is part of the permanent display in India’s new Parliament Building. 

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