silambam

"Silambam, a 3000-year-old martial art from Tamil Nadu, India, has been revitalized by Aishwarya, who blends her art and design background to offer a unique perspective on this ancient practice. Aishwarya has introduced the art to thousands through workshops, demonstrations, and global performances. Dedicated to raising awareness and documenting Silambam, she champions its relevance and beauty in the modern world."

Projects

Virtual Bharat

Surul

Drawing with Silambam

TVAM x Silambam

Drums of Resistance

Kaathi

  • 2024

    • Silambam Expert Trainer, Consultant – Yash Raj Cinemas, Mumbai

    2022

    • Drums of Resistance, Art as protest

    • Handloom Revival Festival - Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

    • NITI AAYOG Women’s Awards, New Delhi

    • Tantrotsav Festival, Kalarigram, Auroville

    • Artistic Collaboration and Performance with Mukhtiyar Ali (Rajasthani folk sufi singer)

    2021

    • Tantrotsav Festival of Performing Arts, Kalarigram, Auroville

    2020

    • South Asian Heritage Month, Women Defenders of the Earth, Manchester Museum, British Council, Heritage Fund UK

    • 'Calm Together' a virtual arts festival by Aalaap

    • "Le Musk" a virtual reality feature film by AR Rahman

    • “Ta Futures” by AR Rahman, Bharat Bala, Tod Machover - MIT Media Lab, Chennai

    2019

    • Dynamic Energies, an art exhibition by Thejo Menon - Sutra Theatre, Malaysia

    • Queens Birthday Party - British Deputy High Commission, Chennai

    • Magudam – Indian Traditional Folk Music Event with over 120 artists

    2018

    • MAKILINC InterCultural Arts Festival, Philippine High School for the Arts, Laguna, Philippines

    2017

    • Magudam – Indian Traditional Folk Music Event

  • 2021

    • Embassy of India, Buenos Aires, Durgama Argentina

    2019

    • Journey of Silambam - India Cultural Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    • 'Silambam – A Journey from Ancestry to the Contemporary' - Iyal Isai Museum Edutainment Series, Government Museum, Chennai

    2017

    • Silambam - Svanubhava Arts Festival, Chennai

    2016

    • Silambam – American International School, Chennai

  • 2023

    • Full Moon Silambam Workshop – Chennai

    • Silambam Workshop – Chennai

    2022

    • Silambam Workshop – Tantrotsav Festival, Kalarigram, Auroville

    • Workshop – Dabaki, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad

    • Silambam Workshop – Tantrotsav Festival, Kalarigram, Auroville

    2021

    • Workshop – Dabaki, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad

    2019

    • Silambam Workshop – Mrs. India Pageant

    • Silambam Workshop – National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

    2018

    • Workshop Facilitator, Performer – Mrs. India Pageant, Chennai

    • Silambam Workshop – 200 students from the Laguna region of the Philippines

    • Workshop Facilitator – International Capoeira Festival - Ginga Saroba, Auroville