Tripti Gore Chandorkar: Celebrate Women in History through Xiang Li Art

I can't think of a better person to share this conversation with me than Tripti G. Chandorkar. I was blessed to have her as a colleague 17 years ago working in consulting. Our shared experiences bound us, and we are again creating something we both love for Xiang Li Art.

In this conversation, we explore the beginning of working together on Xiang Li Art, building up the Etsy store filled with a variety of merch, and running art exhibitions (solo and group shows) at some of the most recognized museums in the state of MA and nationwide, such as Harvard Museums, Worcester Art Museum, and a local boutique event venue named JMAC.

Through Xiang Li Art, we celebrate women (including the 3 of us) and women in Chinese history, namely the 200+ empressed paintings all using watercolor on silk by Xiang Li over 12 years (2012 - present).

I once wondered if anyone would care, and if Xiang Li's art can truly speak to people who aren't as familiar with Chinese history. Together with Tripti, we discovered the shared experiences and interests of so many women, families, and friends we met along the way.

Thank you for listening to any part of the conversation. I hope you'll share your learnings and reflections with us.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Friendship
04:30 Xiang Li Art Project and Legacy
09:00 Community and Art
13:30 Etsy Store and Online Presence
18:00 Art Appreciation and Background
22:30 Artistic Process and Inspiration
27:00 Challenges in Art Creation
31:30 Future Plans and Goals
36:00 Personal Anecdotes and Stories
40:30 Closing Remarks and How to Learn More