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Illumine the Moment
Sometimes situations and emotions can feel too big to contain, whether they are painful and joyful. Art is a powerful way to transform these feelings onto canvas so that you can crytallise your experience and revisit it in a new light.
Illumine the Moment is a specially curated experience that will take you on a journey. Explore your story with thought-provoking conversation and a secular ceremony. Based on our time together, I will paint for you a personalised work of art to take home. Receive this special experience for yourself, or gift it to a loved one.
For Whom : People seeking to gift or commission deeply personal and transformative
art
Session Length : 3 hours
Duration : Over a few weeks
Number of Sessions : 2
Format : Online
The model and offerings
We will spend an hour together in the exploration call, for me to get a sense of what you would like for the painting. This will involve deep inner work, where I will understand you and your context to then design the ceremony that is a fit for you.
In our next session, I will facilitate your experience through a curated ceremony for you to deepen and transform your experience with the help of some of the tools and processes outlined below.
I will then create an acrylic on canvas abstract painting for you to take home, rooted in the spirit of the conversation and ceremony.
“When the world goes up in flames like a scrap of paper, works of art will be the last living sparks.”
– Caroline Schlegel
Song – voice + instrument
Movement practices rooted in body wisdom
Ancestral connection
Nature immersion
Intuitive art practices
Oracle Card reading
Indigenous wisdom practices
Earth Altar Practice
Painting to take home
A Few Intentions
People wanting to invest time and energy in the artwork they own/display
Folks seeking to be involved in the process of the artwork they own/display
People wanting art that is one of a kind and rooted in personal experience
Folks wanting to commission a painting that is deeply personal as a gift
People looking to process your story/situation through inner work, ceremony and art
Folks seeking support to receive tangible guidance in the form of a painting from nature, ancestors, spirit etc.
Session Details and Format
The first session will be a detailed excavation of your context, mind space and personality. The churning from that session will lead to a specialised curated ceremony designed for you in the next few days. This is a secular ceremony rooted in nature, art and psychology. After the ceremony, I will take up to two weeks to crystallise the transformation from the conversation and ceremony into a finished acrylic on canvas abstract painting to be sent to you.
Why commission art like this?
Testimonials
“When I finally hung the painting that Arpita had made specifically with my story in mind, I was blown away. The way Arpita created a sacred process in which to express my feelings, and then captured them on canvas, while adding her own element of imagination was very special. Everytime I look at Fierce Mama, I feel strong. The colors, the texture–they are all elements of me.”
Sweta D | Bangalore, India
“Arpita’s work, all of it, has sung straight to my soul over all these years – she is a truly gifted multi-disciplinary artist and every form of her expression I’ve experienced has struck me as coming from a very deep and sacred place – and it resonates and puts me in touch with a very deep and sacred space within me too. She just somehow gets straight to it! Grateful for the connection, grateful for the medicine – this is indeed Art for the Soul.”
Priya P | Kannur, India
“Arpita Gaidhane is an artist par excellence. She absorbed my idea like a sponge and conceptualized it into something so beautiful!. I loved the vibrant colors that she’s used, and I’m sure this painting’s going to color my every day with joy and blessed assurance. Thank you Arpita 💓”
Elizabeth D | Mangalore, India
“It was a great experience working with Arpita to get a painting done as a gift for a special occasion. She asked the right questions which helped her conceptualise the design. The final outcome wow’ed not just me, but the person for whom it was made. Arpita is a truly gifted artist! I adore her abundant talent and extremely sweet demeanour.”
Anonymous Collector | Thane, India
“Apart from the core skill of producing visually rich paintings, Arpita has an incredible ability to grasp ideas and provide relevant inputs throughout the entire process of commissioning a painting. She is extremely professional – provided all the required information upfront, set and managed expectations well, and delivered the painting in a time bound manner. I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Arpita.”
Anonymous Collector | Mumbai, India
“We are long-time Yoga practitioners. 7 Chakras (Energy centers) in the human body are very important for us. We were looking for something which will demonstrate them visually. We explained our requirements to Arpita. She understood it well and came out with 7 beautiful paintings within the specified timespan. Each painting actually speaks about its characteristic when you look at them. We are extremely happy. She did a wonderful job.
We strongly recommend her work if you are looking for something delightful.”
Sharad G and Aruna G | Thane, India
“On the occasion of my birthday, my brother Sharad Gaidhane presented a fantastic painting – “Seafire”.
The artist, Arpita Gaidhane has so very exactly depicted the characteristics in me that I don’t have words to express my gratitude.
Arpita has done a great work. I, too have gifted one of her pieces, and I heartily recommend Arpita Gaidhane’s works.”
Nalini G | Pune, India
“I had a wonderful experience working with Arpita. She took time to understand my emotional space, the reason I wanted to gift and asked some really deep questions so that the person receiving the painting can connect with it. She suggested a few existing paintings out of her catalog but also offered to create a new one if that’s what suited my needs better. The entire process of placing the order, to framing and delivery was hassle free and conducted professionally.
If you are looking for a gift that touches your being and that of the receiver, you are at the right place! Go for it, you will not be disappointed!”
Vandana S | Sydney, Australia
About the Facilitator and Artist
Arpita is an internationally acclaimed, self-taught artist, whose work is displayed across four continents. Her art process is deeply personal. When she underwent depression, she couldn’t even speak for a time, and art helped her express her emotions. 300 paintings later, she was both a functional human and an artist with a viewpoint and distinct style.
The vibrancy of Arpita’s art comes from her process – transforming deep emotions into a painting on canvas using her fingers. You can see her solo exhibition ‘Reflecting Life’ from 2021, a curated experience of her art, inner work and philosophy.
How much do you charge?
The minimum size for commissioned paintings for this intensely curated process is 10” x 12”, for the cost of 5,000 INR inclusive of facilitation, ceremony and painting (shipping charges may apply). Book a discovery call to discuss larger custom sizes.