by Aiyana Gunjan | Apr 13, 2024 | ART, My Journey, what's happening in the studio
Brahmified notes to myself : In the realm of parental loss, ‘Moving On’ is an alien concept. Each day, I move with MaPa within, transcending the past. They exist in my present and future, their form transformed from physical to spiritual. My moving finger finds...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Mar 17, 2024 | CULTURE, My Journey
As the year draws to an end, I take home ‘Mt. Fuji from Japan, Coming from the land of majestic expanse of the Himalayan range, encountering the singular peak of Mount Fuji initially left me feeling a bit let down. I was quizzed and curious about why this solitary...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Mar 13, 2024 | ART, CULTURE, My Journey
Sacred Word ‘Brahmified’: For me, faith resonates in the depths of my heart and soul. The spiritual scripture evokes strength and peace; stroke by stroke, I pen the sacred words—my meditation in movement. Amidst the cultural context perpetuating politics in religion,...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Feb 13, 2024 | ART, Cultural Shift
For me, India Art Fair is an annual ritual. This year, I observed the blurring line between Art and Craft, showcased through two distinct bodies of work. Tarun Tahaliani, the celebrated fashion designer, has taken the miniature art of Picchwai into the realm...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Oct 21, 2023 | CULTURE
From Japan, I carried home ‘Karaokekan’ in my heart. I had read about Japan being the pioneer of karaoke- a cultural phenomenon, and was eager to experience it first hand. In the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo’s Shinjuku, I encountered an 8-storey building with the...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Oct 21, 2023 | CULTURE, My Journey
From India to Japan: Decoding the two cultures through the universal symbol of Zebra Crossing. .”When you see a zebra crossing, you gotta look to your left, you gotta look to your right, till all is clear in sight, Don’t you skip, don’t you hop,...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Oct 21, 2023 | CULTURE
Necessity is surely the mother of invention. Paucity of space in Japan is the cause behind the ingenuous concept of Capsule Booth – your hotel room in a capsule!
by Aiyana Gunjan | Oct 21, 2023 | CULTURE
by Aiyana Gunjan | Apr 11, 2021 | ART, what's happening in the studio
Perfectly Imperfect or Imperfectly Perfect? This Paper ‘Performance’ is inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘Wabi Sabi’. “It’s our imperfection that make us unique, and our uniqueness that makes each of us beautiful. A knowing that we are just fine-Just As We Are” One...
by Aiyana Gunjan | Apr 1, 2021 | ART, Artist Writing, what's happening in the studio
The art of enfolding paper feels more like a ‘performing’ art! Just like playing an instrument, the experience lies in the continuity of live-movement, not an end product. It’s about the moment- in creating and experience ! Loving doing the Paper Ghoomar – a...
