Hearts of the World

South India

Our journey through South India brought workshops to orphanages in Chennai and Kerala, and the eco-village of Sadhana Forest near Auroville.

Chennai – Shiri Saradha Sakthi Peetam Orphanage

Children painting their hearts at Shiri Saradha Sakthi Peetam Orphanage during the Hearts of the World workshop in Chennai

From April 20-26, we worked with children at Shiri Saradha Sakthi Peetam Orphanage in Chennai. The children painted their dreams, hopes, and visions for the future in this vibrant South Indian city.

Painted heart artwork from the Hearts of the World Chennai workshopChildren with their heart paintings in Chennai, South India

Puducherry – Sadhana Forest / Auroville

Hearts of the World painting workshop at Sadhana Forest eco-village near Auroville, Puducherry

From April 26-31, we conducted workshops at Sadhana Forest, an environmental restoration and sustainable living community near Auroville. Children explored themes of nature, community, and ecological harmony through their artwork.

A heart of rain - painted heart from the Sadhana Forest workshop near Auroville

Kochi, Kerala – Crescent Girls Orphanage

Girls painting their hearts at Crescent Girls Orphanage during the Hearts of the World workshop in Kochi, Kerala

Our longest single-location workshop took place from May 3-13 at Crescent Girls Orphanage in Kochi, Kerala. Over ten days, the girls created deeply personal artwork expressing their aspirations and inner worlds.

The OK Boys - children with painted hearts in Kerala, South IndiaHeart paintings from the Hearts of the World Kerala workshops
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