Tripti Gore Chandorkar

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

ByFei Wu

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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).

Check out the wonderful reflections and blog posts written by Tripti on XiangLiArt.com here.

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 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.

Video Interview

Summaries and Timestaps

Introduction and Friendship (0:00 – 2:15)

  • 0:00 – Introduction of Tripti Gore Chandorkar and the friendship with the host.
  • 0:30 – Background on how they met through Sapient nearly 20 years ago.

Xiang Li Art Project and Legacy (2:16 – 4:45)

  • 2:16 – Discussion on Xiang Li Art, Fei Wu’s mother’s legacy, and the importance of celebrating women in history through art.

Community and Art (4:46 – 6:20)

  • 4:46 – The significance of community in art appreciation and support.
  • 5:15 – Collaboration in festivals, events, and museums.

Etsy Store and Online Presence (6:21 – 9:10)

  • 6:21 – Setting up the Etsy store to make Xiang Li Art accessible to a wider audience.
  • 7:00 – The variety of products available and the initial success.

Art Appreciation and Background (9:11 – 11:30)

  • 9:11 – Tripti’s long-standing appreciation of Xiang Li Art.
  • 10:00 – The influence of Triptiโ€™s own creative background and career break on the project.

Project Management and Collaboration (11:31 – 14:00)

  • 11:31 – The role of project management skills in organizing exhibitions and events.
  • 12:30 – The importance of structured planning and personal connections.

Blog Writing and Content Creation (14:01 – 16:45)

  • 14:01 – The process and joy of writing blog posts for Xiang Li Art.
  • 15:30 – The importance of being inspired and flexible in content creation.

Art Exhibitions and Personal Connections (16:46 – 19:00)

  • 16:46 – Experiences and strategies for getting Xiang Li Art into exhibitions.
  • 17:30 – Building personal connections with galleries and museums.

Support Systems and Collaboration (19:01 – 21:30)

  • 19:01 – The importance of having a good support system in creative projects.
  • 20:15 – Supporting each other through text and email.

Future Plans and Etsy Performance Blog (21:31 – 24:00)

  • 21:31 – Plans for future blog posts on Etsy performance.
  • 22:45 – Sharing lessons learned and ongoing progress in quarterly updates.

Inspiration and Creativity (24:01 – 26:45)

  • 24:01 – How Tripti finds inspiration for new art pieces.
  • 25:30 – The role of nature and daily life in sparking creativity.

Challenges and Solutions (26:46 – 29:15)

  • 26:46 – Challenges faced in managing the art business.
  • 28:00 – Solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges.

Customer Feedback and Improvement (29:16 – 31:30)

  • 29:16 – The importance of customer feedback in refining art pieces and products.
  • 30:45 – Methods used to gather and implement feedback.

Marketing and Promotion (31:31 – 34:00)

  • 31:31 – Strategies for marketing and promoting Xiang Li Art.
  • 33:00 – The role of social media and online platforms.

Work-Life Balance (34:01 – 36:45)

  • 34:01 – Maintaining a balance between work and personal life.
  • 35:30 – Tips and practices for achieving a healthy work-life balance.

Networking and Professional Growth (36:46 – 39:00)

  • 36:46 – The importance of networking in the art industry.
  • 38:00 – Experiences and advice on professional growth.

Artistic Techniques and Innovation (39:01 – 41:30)

  • 39:01 – Discussion on artistic techniques used in Xiang Li Art.
  • 40:30 – The role of innovation and experimentation in art.

Future Goals and Aspirations (41:31 – 44:00)

  • 41:31 – Tripti’s future goals and aspirations for Xiang Li Art.
  • 43:00 – Plans for expanding the reach and impact of Xiang Li Art.

Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (44:01 – 45:00)

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