The Flying Apsara
A timeless figure in motion, reimagined through personal memory and reverence.
The Flying Apsara is among the most evocative figures painted on the walls of the Ajanta Caves, created between the 2nd century BCE and 650 CE. These paintings, made with natural pigments derived from plants and minerals, possess a remarkable sense of movement and grace.. figures that appear suspended between earth and air, time and timelessness.
Long before encountering the original murals at Ajanta, this image entered memory through an adaptation by artist Vijay Kulkarni, displayed at ITC Aurangabad. During a brief stay, the painting revealed itself repeatedly, each passing glance deepening its hold. Long after leaving the city, the image lingered, insisting on return, until reworking it became less a choice and more a necessity.
This painting is a personal adaptation, shaped by that persistent pull. In keeping with the spirit of the Ajanta murals, the figure is rendered with deep, dark skin tones, a quality born from the use of natural pigments in the originals, and one that continues to feel beautiful on canvas. The work does not attempt replication, but remembrance: an offering to a form that has travelled across centuries, now finding new presence in paint and personal history.
| Dimensions | 60.96 × 45.72 cm |
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| Medium | Acrylic |
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This painting was created as a contemporary reworking rather than a literal reproduction. The composition was developed through layered acrylic work, allowing form and movement to emerge gradually while maintaining softness and flow. Particular attention was given to line, posture, and rhythm, so the figure retains a sense of suspension rather than weight.
Colour was approached keeping the original ones in mind, using deeper skin tones and muted accents to echo the tonal depth found in the original. Layers were allowed to settle between applications to build richness without surface heaviness.
If a work resonates with you and you would like to own or gift it, begin a conversation or submit an enquiry. You may also share any customization preferences at this stage, if relevant.
For ready-to-ship works, we will share a payment link once availability is confirmed. The artwork will be dispatched within 1–2 working days of order confirmation (full payment). If you’d like to take a closer look before confirming, you may request a video walkthrough of the piece.
For made-to-order works (without customization), we will connect with you within 1-2 working days for a dialogue and plan alignment. Once agreed, a 50% payment confirms the order and initiates the creation process. We share images or videos as the work progresses, followed by final visuals before dispatch. The final work is shipped after receipt of the remaining 50% payment.
If customization is requested, we will first connect to understand your requirements and post initial dialogue, we jointly arrive at a plan and price. Once the plan and amount are agreed upon, a 50% payment confirms the order and begins the creation. You will receive updates during the process, with final images or a video walkthrough shared before dispatch. The final work is shipped upon balance receipt.
Each Ikyaad artwork is created with care and intention, and you are kept closely involved throughout the process to ensure the final work aligns with your sensibilities. For this reason, refund or returns is not an option post order confirmation.
All artworks are packed with protection best suited for the work and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
Ready to Ship artworks are usually dispatched with 1-2 working days.
For Made to Order and Custom Artworks, dispatch is planned and agreed post order confirmation.
Domestic delivery within India is complimentary. International orders can be delivered to domestic addresses or shipped on a paid basis.
| Dimensions | 60.96 × 45.72 cm |
|---|---|
| Surface | |
| Medium | Acrylic |
Price
Made to order
This painting was created as a contemporary reworking rather than a literal reproduction. The composition was developed through layered acrylic work, allowing form and movement to emerge gradually while maintaining softness and flow. Particular attention was given to line, posture, and rhythm, so the figure retains a sense of suspension rather than weight.
Colour was approached keeping the original ones in mind, using deeper skin tones and muted accents to echo the tonal depth found in the original. Layers were allowed to settle between applications to build richness without surface heaviness.
If a work resonates with you and you would like to own or gift it, begin a conversation or submit an enquiry. You may also share any customization preferences at this stage, if relevant.
For ready-to-ship works, we will share a payment link once availability is confirmed. The artwork will be dispatched within 1–2 working days of order confirmation (payment). If you’d like to take a closer look before confirming, you may request a video walkthrough of the piece.
For made-to-order works (without customization), we will connect with you within 1-2 working days for a dialogue and plan alignment. Once agreed, a 50% payment confirms the order and initiates the creation process. We share images or videos as the work progresses, followed by final visuals before dispatch. The final work is shipped after receipt of the remaining 50% payment.
If customization is requested, we will first connect to understand your requirements and post initial dialogue, we jointly arrive at a plan and price. Once the plan and amount are agreed upon, a 50% payment confirms the order and begins the creation. You will receive updates during the process, with final images or a video walkthrough shared before dispatch. The final work is shipped upon balance receipt.
Each Ikyaad artwork is created with care and intention, and you are kept closely involved throughout the process to ensure the final work aligns with your sensibilities. For this reason, refund or returns is not an option post order confirmation.
All artworks are packed with protection best suited for the work and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
Ready to Ship artworks are usually dispatched with 1-2 working days.
For Made to Order and Custom Artworks, dispatch is planned and agreed post order confirmation.
Domestic delivery within India is complimentary. International orders can be delivered to domestic addresses or shipped on a paid basis.
