From painting to poetry, from traditional to digital, from past to the future, like a rich Phulkari find in this issue a rich tapestry of creative expression.
Of Silken Threads that Bind Life and Art Read More »
We feature two examples through which Sri Aurobindo teaches us how to ‘see’ an Indian painting – one from Ajanta, and the other from Bengali school of painting.
How to ‘See’ Indian Painting – Two Examples by Sri Aurobindo Read More »
With selected poems as examples, the author describes Sri Aurobindo’s aesthetics, its principle, process, purpose, and philosophy.
Sri Aurobindo and Indian Aesthetics – Part 3 (with 3 videos) Read More »
In 1949 Ustad Alauddin Khan visited the Ashram for a few days. He also made a musical offering to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
When Ustad Alauddin Khan Visited the Ashram Read More »
These selections from Rabindranath Tagore’s writings were published in the May 1961 issue of Mother India — 1961 being the centenary year of the Kobiguru. These were translated by Sanat K. Banerji and Nolini Kanta Gupta.
Selections from Tagore, in Translation Read More »
The author narrates a personal account of his journey of exploring Indian Art. He has been experimenting with traditional and digital visual arts.
Appreciating Indian Genius through Exploring Traditional and Digital Arts Read More »
When art, beauty, silence, strength, wisdom and love come together, India’s soul is revealed. The author weaves together some reflections from his experience at Angkor Wat and Auroville.
Whispers Among Ruins: Angkor, Bhārata Shakti, and the Future She Beckons Read More »
Aadivart Crafts Village aims to help tribal and traditional artists navigate commercial considerations of contemporary art world.
On Gond Painting and Changing Times Read More »
Read here a brief account of Yantras and Mandalas, the artistic expressions often grouped as ‘Sacred Geometry’ that are inspired by the Tantric philosophy.
Tantric Art as Visual Metaphysics Read More »
Eleven-year-old Nispriha Sharma is the youngest author to join Renaissance team and contributes a delightful poem titled Cherry Blossom Delight.
When A Walk in the Park Helps a Poem Blossom Read More »