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About Me and my work

My name is Bhavy Trivedi. Call me Bhavyo. I am 25 years old. I have grown up in the international township of Auroville, India. Auroville is an ongoing experiment in all fields of human life since 1968. There, I work in a high school, which follows the approach of integral education through free progress. As one of the youngest teachers, I approach education through art.

For five years within a collective, I have researched the value of art in education and society, through workshops, commissions, installations, murals, exhibitions and of course through the school itself. We have found that art refines the being. Developed young, a deep aesthetic sense matures into a need for beauty and an aspiration to create it around oneself.

My art is an exploration of movement in its essence and a silent dialogue between the brush and the natural world. I have not been trained through a traditional art school or institute, instead, I chose mentors, who since 2016 have guided me and pushed my practice forward – this, in the context of a unique upbringing in Auroville, constant exposure to international cultures, as well as my Indian heritage.

Drawing inspiration from Eastern traditions, particularly calligraphy, I have learnt techniques anchored in poise and intention. This exploration has led me to create paintings that, though executed in seconds, require months of preparation. Through intensive research, I produce hundreds of pieces for a series, yet I have learned to discern and select only the one or two that truly resonate.

A recurring theme in my work is silence – inner silence. By quieting the mind, I let the brush guide me, a practice that has taken root in my quest for calmness in the Himalayan mountains. For the past eight years, I have trekked these mountains in awe, and in recent years, solely to paint their landscapes. An annual pilgrimage, which has influenced my artistic practice and personal life immensely, has driven me to create two exhibitions in an attempt to capture the unparalleled beauty of mountains.

Nature is a constant source of inspiration, whether it be mountains, trees, passing clouds, or the sensation of the wind. I am interested in exploring the abstraction of nature and the essence behind its veil of matter.

I believe my work must stand on it's own– without the need for words to justify its raison d’être. Paintings that speak do so independently. As their creator, I simply hold the brush.

Each stroke is an offering. An attempt to evoke something true and touch upon Beauty.

I surrender to the process as much as I am able. Each step of the way is a new adventure.

Fundraising Purpose

I’ve been selected for a three-month Artist-in-Residence program at the Taoxichuan Art Center in Jingdezhen, China—the historic porcelain capital—starting in August 2025. This is a rare opportunity to immerse myself in the world of ceramics, deepen my artistic language, and carry this experience back into my work and teaching.

The residency will fund my round-trip flights, accommodation, and some studio costs. I’m seeking support to cover:

This journey will be a major step in my artistic evolution. Any support will help me fully engage with this opportunity and return with new energy, insights, and work to share.

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Cost breakdown (estimates) :

I feel the need to ask for support as I am an Honorary volunteer in an Auroville school and I get around 100 USD a month to sustain myself. It is clearly not enough to help me save anything for such an adventure.

I’m raising funds to help expand my artistic horizons and connect with creatives from around the world at one of the leading ceramic institutes. It has been a long-time dream to explore East Asia, and I finally have the opportunity of a lifetime.

I want to experience this fully—immersing myself in the culture, learning deeply, and creating work at the highest level possible. With your support, I can give my all to this residency without holding back on materials, tools, or the quality of my craft.

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Thank You.