Artist
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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Navigating Challenges (Lokah Samastah)
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Resilience 02 (Asato Ma Sadgamaya)
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Symbiosis 02
Inks on Paper 27 x 19.5 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Zest for Life (Sarve Santu Niramaya)
Ink and Watercolours on ... 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Dispelling the Dark Cloud (Sarve Santu Niramaya)
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 13.5 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Guldasta (Bouquet) 02
Inks and Watercolours on... 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Liberation 01 (Sarve Santu Niramaya)
Inks on Paper 20 x 28.5 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Scaffolding
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Interconnected 02 (Lokah Samastah)
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Social Tapestry
Ink and Watercolour on P... 35 x 16.5 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Harmony
Inks on Paper 20 x 28 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Entwined
India Ink and Watercolou... 27.5 x 19.5 inchesNikheel Aphale -
Order in Chaos (Lokah Samastah)
Inks on Paper 20 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Tvameva Mata 01
India Ink, Acrylic Ink a... 16 x 43 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Fabric of Society 02
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 36 x 23 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Close-knit
Inks and Watercolours on... 40 x 14 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Rising (Lokah Samastah)
Inks on Paper 14 x 40 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Liberation 03 (Sarve Santu Niramaya)
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Liberation 02 (Sarve Santu Niramaya)
Inks on Paper 20 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Anjani Suta (Hanuman)
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Enlightenment (Asato Ma Sadgamaya)
Oil Stick and Inks on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Resilience 01 (Asato Ma Sadgamaya)
Inks and Watercolours on... 20 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Interconnected 01 (Lokah Samastah)
Ink on Paper 28.5 x 20 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Equilibrium (Lokah Samastah)
Inks on Paper 40 x 14 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Sarve Santu Niramaya 11
Ink and Acrylic on Paper 36 x 24 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Deepjyoti Namostute
Inks and Watercolour on ... 40 x 23.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Susangati
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 22 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Parikrama by Ganesha
Acrylic and Inks on Lena... 30 x 22 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Resonance (Gayatri Mantra)
Inks on Paper 28.5 x 27 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Ganesha 03
Acrylic and Inks on Hand... 36 x 26 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Gananayaka: Ganesha
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 40 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Hanuman Stotra, triptych
Pen and Ink on Paper 12 x 16 inches x 3 nos.Nikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Kali 01
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 40 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
108 Om
Inks on Paper 40 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Shakti 02
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 37.5 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Hanuman Chalisa 01
Inks and Watercolour on ... 28 x 40 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Bajarangbali 01
Ink and Acrylic on Paper 40 x 28 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Vidyadata: Ganesha
Acrylic and Inks on Hand... 36 x 26.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Gayatri Mantra 09
Acrylic, India Ink and G... 33 x 25 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Om Namah Shivaya: Shiva
Mixed Media on Paper 39.5 x 28 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Shiva Shakti 01
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 24 x 36 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Gayatri Mantra 11
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 40 x 14 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Krishna, Shiva, Vishnu, Set of 3
Mixed Media on Paper 16.5 x 11.75 inches x 3 nos.Nikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
G (ग) for Ganesha, Set of 3
Mixed Media on Paper 16.5 x 12 inches x 3 nos.Nikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Gayatri Mantra 10
Acrylics, India Ink and ... 28 x 20 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Gayatri Mantra 06
Acrylic and Inks on Paper 39 x 28 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Parikrama: Ganesha
Mixed Media on Paper 40 x 28.5 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold -
Sarve Santu Niramaya 03
Inks and Acrylic on Hand... 30 x 22 inchesNikheel AphalePrice on Inquiry| Sold
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