About Vandana Mengane's Art Series in Taiwan
Vandana Mengane is an Indian artist based in Taipei, Taiwan. Her work specializes in unique creations using clay, acrylic, oil, and watercolors on various bases such as canvas, wood, fabric, and necklace strings.
She founded Anahata Artisan to reach global art lovers and promote Indian art forms through her work and workshops.
Anahata Artisan focuses on the characteristics of Anahata: bliss, peace, harmony, love, empathy, purity, and compassion towards oneself and others. With personalization options, Anahata Artisan allows art lovers to transform their perceptions and interests into personalized creations.
Vandana's two series of artworks, "Into the Caves of India" and "Mystical Elements," have been exhibited at the following well-known venues:
- Hwa Kang Museum of Chinese Culture University in Taipei
- Chung Yuan Christian University Art Centre in Taoyuan
- Museum of World Religions
- Indian Taipei Association
- New Taipei Multicultural Festival at Military Village
Her following art series are displayed at more locations in Taiwan with the intention of promoting the ancient architecture of India and Vedic knowledge.
- 印度的洞穴 Into the Caves of India
-神秘元素 Mystical Elements
- 台灣調色板：印度藝術形式的慶典 Palette of Taiwan
- 印度的色彩 是 Palette of India
In addition to her art exhibitions, she was also invited to conduct art workshops at following events/places.
Datong Junior High School, Yilan County
Asia Pacific Art Festival at National Center for Traditional Arts, Yilan.
National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Kaohsiung.
At several community events arranged by India Taipei Association ( affiliated with Govt of India)
除了藝術展覽外，她還受邀在以下活動中舉辦藝術工作坊。
宜蘭縣大同國中
亞太藝術節在宜蘭國立傳統藝術中心舉行。
國立高雄藝術中心，高雄。
出席印度台北同鄉會（隸屬印度政府）安排的多項社區活動
瓦丹娜·孟加尼（Vandana Mengane）是一位定居台灣台北的印度藝術家，她通過獨特的創作向全球觀眾展示印
度藝術風格。瓦丹娜擅長使用粘土、壓克力、油畫和水彩等多種媒介，將畫布、木材、布料，甚至項鍊繩等材料
巧妙轉化為迷人的藝術作品。
她創立了 Anahata Artisan，這是一個藝術平台，旨在與全球藝術愛好者聯繫，並通過她的作品和有趣的工作坊
推廣印度藝術形式。Anahata Artisan 的核心理念是基於阿那哈塔脈輪（心輪）的特質，象徵著極樂、和平、和
諧、愛、同理心、純潔與慈悲。通過瓦丹娜的個性化創作方式，藝術愛好者可以將他們的視野和興趣轉化為反映
自己獨特藝術感知的定制作品。
瓦丹娜的兩個著名藝術系列，《走進印度洞窟》 和 《神秘元素》，曾在台灣的著名場所展出，包括：
台北中國文化大學華岡博物館
桃園中原大學藝術中心
世界宗教博物館
印度台北協會
新北市軍村多元文化節
亞太傳統藝術節
除了展覽外，瓦丹娜在台灣舉辦的工作坊也廣受讚譽。這些實踐性課程為參加者提供了探索印度藝術技術的機會
，沉浸於創作表達中，並製作自己的定制藝術作品。通過她的工作坊，瓦丹娜促進了台灣藝術愛好者對印度文化
遺產的更深入理解與欣賞。
未來，她的藝術系列，包括 《走進印度洞窟》、《神秘元素》、《台灣的調色板》 和 《印度的調色板》，將在
台灣更多的地點展出，展示印度古代建築與吠陀知識。
瓦丹娜·孟加尼的藝術創作與教育活動持續激勵人心，通過藝術語言在台灣與印度之間搭建了一座充滿活力的文
化橋樑。
Details of Art Series 藝術系列詳情
神秘元素 MYSTICAL ELEMENTS
在 神秘元素系，藝術家使用畫布上的亞克力和混合媒體來描繪不同的吉祥符號，根據吠陀科學，這些符號被認為會產生大量能量。（寫在吠陀經中的吠陀科學方法：吠陀經是起源於古印度的大量文本。這使任何人都可以訪問吠陀經文中包含的知識，並在自己的生活中實現吠陀教義的真理）
不同的顏色代表人體的七個脈輪；專注於這些顏色和符號有助於改善您的健康和幸福感。
In the series MYSTICAL ELEMENTS, the artist used Acrylic on canvas and mixed media to depict different auspicious symbols that are believed to create high amounts of energy as per Vedic scientific method written in the Vedas. (Vedas are a large body of texts originated in ancient India. This enables anyone to access the knowledge contained in the Vedic scriptures and realize the Truth of the Vedic teachings in their own life)
Different colors represent the seven chakras of the human body; Focusing on these colors and symbols can help improve your health and wellbeing.
印度的洞穴 INTO THE CAVES OF INDIA
在印度，岩石切割的洞穴寺廟不僅歷史悠久，而且具有非凡的建築和藝術品質，使每個人都想探索現代印度之前存在的古代文明。印度洞穴中的古代岩石雕刻描繪了神，阿凡達（化身），吠陀和Purna（意為"古代"）的故事。
阿凡達（也稱為 incarnation）在梵語中的意思是 - 血統。它是上帝、神性或至高無上的自我在地上體現的"表像"或"顯現"。
Purana（意為"古老）是印度文學的一種廣泛流派，涉及廣泛的主題，特別是關於傳說。Puranas以其故事中描繪的錯綜複雜的象徵意義而聞名。
在這個系列中，藝術家Vandana Mengane使用混合性的創作技巧苗繪了洞穴中黑色石頭上的人物石雕。藝術品的背景靈感來自洞穴中的泥土，土壤，藻類和浮浮水印。
In India rock-cut cave temples are not just rich in history, they are also boast of remarkable architectural and artistic qualities that make everyone wonder about the civilizations that existed pre-date modern India. The ancient rock carvings in indian caves depicts deity, Avatar or incarnations and stories from Vedas and Puranas.
Avatar (also known as Incarnation) in Sanskrit means – descent. It is the “appearance” or “manifestation” of God, Deity, or Supreme Self in an earthly embodiment.
Purana (meaning "ancient, old") is a vast genre of Indian literature about a wide range of topics, particularly about legends and other traditional lore. The Puranas are known for the intricate layers of symbolism depicted within their stories.
In the series INTO THE CAVES OF INDIA artist Vandana Mengane used mix media to depict stone carvings of figures or divine statues from caves of india. Background of the artwork is inspired from mud, soil, algae, water impressions in the caves.
台灣調色板：印度藝術形式的慶典 Palette of Taiwan: A Celebration of Indian Art Forms
許多不同的藝術形式在印度被實踐，其中一些已經通過時間得以保留。印度具有文化多樣性和獨特性，在國家的不同地區實踐著各種藝術形式。有些藝術形式隨著時間的推移逐漸演變，適應了新材料和顏料，而其他一些則未受現代化的影響。每種藝術形式都有其獨特之處，值得欣賞。傳統上，這些藝術形式只存在於壁畫或壁飾上。但現今，它們也可以在畫布、紙張、布料等表面上發現。在這個系列中，藝術家使用印度的各種藝術形式，如Warli、Pichwai、Kalamkari、Theyyam mural、Madhubani等，來描繪台灣的不同方面。嚴格禁止藝術家Vandana Mengane完成的所有繪畫，這些畫作的複製。
India boasts of a rich cultural heritage with a diverse range of art forms. These art forms have
survived the test of time and have been practiced across different regions of the country. From
traditional wall paintings to modern canvases, these art forms have evolved with changing times.
In this series, the artist pays homage to Taiwan through various Indian art forms, such as Warli,
Pichwai, Kalamkari, Theyyam Mural, and Madhubani etc., These art forms bring out the unique aspects of Taiwan in a stunning and vibrant manner.
印度的色彩 是 Palette of India
印度的色彩 是一個持續進行的藝術系列，旨在捕捉印度多樣化的活力，展現其獨特的地域、文化和人民。通過每一件作品，我希望慶祝印度豐富的傳統和塑造其本質的獨特故事。 這個系列反映了一個如同色彩調色盤般多樣的國家的心跳。每件作品不僅展現了印度各地的視覺美麗，還強調了其人民的靈魂。
Palette of India is an ongoing art series that captures the vibrant diversity of India, showcasing its distinct regions, cultures, and people. Through each piece, I aim to celebrate the rich tapestry of traditions and the unique stories that define the essence of India.
This series reflects the heartbeat of a nation that is as varied as its palette of colors. Each artwork seeks to highlight not only the visual beauty of India's regions but also the soul of its people.