Before the beginning
A quiet moment of presence before all beginnings.
Rooted in the traditional Aipan art of Kumaon, this work draws from a practice historically created for thresholds, rituals, and moments of transition. Traditionally painted with rice paste on red earth, Aipan marks spaces where attention pauses before movement, where beginnings are acknowledged quietly rather than announced.
In this interpretation, the palette shifts to green: the colour of growth, renewal, and continuity. It allows the form to come alive and represent potential growth rather than have ceremonial connect. Patterns unfold patiently across the surface, inviting the eye to linger, trace, and slowly recognise what lies within.
Before the Beginning is meant to be encountered gradually. It does not declare meaning at first glance, but allows presence to gather through looking. What emerges is less a symbol and more a feeling, of readiness, grounding, and the stillness that comes just before something begins.
| Surface | |
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| Medium | Acrylic |
| Size | A1 |
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This piece was created using hand-drawn white line work inspired by traditional Aipan patterns, developed carefully across a handmade paper. The background was built in layers to achieve depth and texture, allowing the white motifs to sit distinctly without visual harshness.
Patterns were composed freehand, with attention given to rhythm, balance, and repetition. Look carefully and you’ll recognize the form depicted here.
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.
| Surface | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Acrylic |
| Size | A1 |
Price
₹5,000
Ready to ship
This piece was created using hand-drawn white line work inspired by traditional Aipan patterns, developed carefully across a handmade paper. The background was built in layers to achieve depth and texture, allowing the white motifs to sit distinctly without visual harshness.
Patterns were composed freehand, with attention given to rhythm, balance, and repetition. Look carefully and you’ll recognize the form depicted here.
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.
