Om Namah Shivaya: Shiva

by Nikheel Aphale

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Size:	39.5 x 28 inches
Medium:	Mixed Media on Paper
Year:	2022

Description

In this artwork, artist Nikheel Aphale uses stylised texts ‘Om Nama Shivay’ and ‘Mahamrutyunjay Mantra’ to depict the illustrious personality of dancing Shiva. The mantra inscribed in the artwork is:
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

It translates to:
Om Try-Ambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam
Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maa-Amrtaat

The meaning of the words is:
Om, We Worship the Tryambaka (the Three-Eyed One), Who is Fragrant (Spiritual Essence), Increasing the Nourishment (our Spiritual Core); From these many Bondages (of Samsara) similar to Cucumbers (tied to their Creepers), May I be Liberated from Death (Attachment to Perishable Things), So that I am not separated from the perception of Immortality (Immortal Essence pervading everywhere).

Description

In this artwork, artist Nikheel Aphale uses stylised texts ‘Om Nama Shivay’ and ‘Mahamrutyunjay Mantra’ to depict the illustrious personality of dancing Shiva. The mantra inscribed in the artwork is:
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

It translates to:
Om Try-Ambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam
Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maa-Amrtaat

The meaning of the words is:
Om, We Worship the Tryambaka (the Three-Eyed One), Who is Fragrant (Spiritual Essence), Increasing the Nourishment (our Spiritual Core); From these many Bondages (of Samsara) similar to Cucumbers (tied to their Creepers), May I be Liberated from Death (Attachment to Perishable Things), So that I am not separated from the perception of Immortality (Immortal Essence pervading everywhere).

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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 1979 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Nikheel Aphale’s fascination with letters began right from childhood. By the time he was in college, the fascination grew into a passion for creating art out of letters. Nikheel graduated with a Bachelor’s in Applied Arts from L.S. Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, followed by a Post-Graduate Diploma in Communication Design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad.

Nikheel Aphale has participated in group shows in India as well as abroad and conducted workshops in esteemed Indian institutes like Ashoka University, Banaras Hindu University, MICA and NIFT. He has also been a speaker at a TEDx event. Nikheel was invited to showcase his work at The World Calligraphy Biennale, Jeollabuk, South Korea, in 2015, 2017 and 2019. His works were also published in juried issues of the Letter Arts Review, an esteemed international calligraphy magazine, in 2010, 2011 and 2016. Nikheel lives and works in Bangalore.

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Details

Size:	39.5 x 28 inches
Medium:	Mixed Media on Paper
Year:	2022

AUTHENTICITY

This artwork is accompanied by an Authenticity Certificate.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean accumulated dust from a painting, use a soft, dry brush very lightly on the surface. Make sure there is no moisture on the bristles before touching the artwork. For repairing more severe damage, such as cracks or discolouration, it is best to seek help from a professional. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation.

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