Tripti Gore Chandorkar
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Four Hundred and Thirteen Faces, One Family: A Review of Xiang Li’s Dream of the Red Chamber Coffee Table Book
Some books are meant to be read. Others are meant to be lived with.
October 21, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 15 min read
Six Pieces I Use, Not Just Admire: Living With Xiang Li’s Empresses
A painting behind museum glass asks to be looked at. These six ask to be opened, worn, written in, tied around a shoulder, handed to a mother on a Sunday morning.
August 19, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 5 min read
From Studio Walls to Museum Shelves: Your Playbook for Publishing a Fine Art Coffee Table Book
How a collection of paintings can travel from an artist’s studio, through a laptop screen, into the hands of readers, collectors, and museum visitors.
June 8, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read
Met Gala 2026 – Art, Textiles, and Storytelling on the Global Stage
Introduction Every year, the Met Gala produces spectacle. There is drama, excess, commentary, performance. But every once in a while, amidst the flash of celebrity culture, something deeper emerges.
May 10, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read
What “The Golden Road” Taught Me About Empress Wu Zetian – and a Forgotten Global Cultural Moment
Introduction Sometimes, a single chapter in a book can quietly expand the way you see history!
May 3, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 8 min read
What Happens When Art Enters a Biotech Lab? Xiang Li Art at LabCentral in Kendall Square, Cambridge MA
Introduction There is something quietly beautiful about arriving at the end of something. Not at the opening, when the room is full and the energy is outward.
April 13, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 5 min read
Three Worlds, One Artform: Understanding Cloisonné
From imperial courts to global markets, a quiet reflection on how intention shapes art.
April 3, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 8 min read
Phoenix Art Museum, Cloisonné, and a Brushstroke Through Chinese History
Introduction I didn’t expect Phoenix, Arizona to give me a deeper connection to China’s imperial past, but that’s exactly what happened.
January 23, 2026 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 6 min read
Top 10 Favorite Holiday Gifts for the Chinese Lunar New Year 2026 (from Xiang Li Art)
Introduction The holidays are around the corner, and Lunar New Year 2026 is trotting in right behind them — literally. It’s the Year of the Horse!
November 23, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
The Quiet Power of Scholar’s Rocks in Chinese Art: From the Sculptures of Zhan Wang to the Paintings of Xiang Li
When we admire Xiang Li’s magnificent Chinese Empresses or her calming Guanyin paintings, we’re often captivated first by the shimmering silks, jeweled headdresses, phoenix wings, and mythical creatures that sweep across the canvas.
November 4, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
The Lost Jin Empresses Scroll: Xiang Li’s Art Reborn
The Creation of the Jin Empresses Scroll In 2017, artist Xiang Li embarked on one of the most ambitious projects of her career.
October 2, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
Chinese Empresses Coffee Table Book: Beyond the Digital Screen, from Gallery Walls to Coffee Tables
There are times when I feel I know an artwork well. I’ve browsed the artwork online, lingered over the images, even written about them.
August 19, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
In Bloom with Chinese Empresses: Art, Symbolism, and Reflections at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Introduction There are rare moments in life when time seems to slow down—when beauty, culture, and connection blend into something quietly transformative.
June 29, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
From Forbidden City to Cambridge Public Library: Artist Xiang Li’s Chinese Empress Paintings on Display
On the evening of May 8th, I had the pleasure of joining a warm, curious crowd at the Cambridge Public Library’s main branch for the opening reception of Xiang Li’s Traditional Chinese Watercolor exhibition, presented as part of AAPI Heritage Month.
May 12, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 3 min read
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Chinese Empress Jewelry Box 👑
Hello friends! This Mother’s Day, you can go beyond flowers and chocolate. Give her something that holds not just jewelry—but history, beauty, and meaning.
April 12, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 2 min read
Xiang Li’s Reimagined Vision of the Women of the Dream of the Red Chamber – From Suffering to Transcendence of 100s of Goddesses
Art has always been a medium through which history, literature, and emotion intertwine.
March 11, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 6 min read
Lunar New Year Celebration with Xiang Li’s Chinese Empress Paintings at Worcester Art Museum
Stepping into the Medieval Chapter House at the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) on Sunday, January 26, for the museum’s Lunar New Year celebration felt like entering another world.
January 30, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 3 min read
Celebrating the Giant Pandas: A Tribute to China’s Beloved Symbol of Peace and Friendship
Introduction At Xiang Li Art, we often draw inspiration from the beauty and symbolism of Chinese heritage.
January 26, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 1 min read
Xiang Li’s Interpretive Paintings of Song Dynasty’s “Song Ren Ce Ye”
Introduction This past week, I once again had the privilege of visiting the studio of artist Xiang Li in Grafton, Massachusetts.
January 21, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 6 min read
Imperial Seals and the Empresses of China: Power, Art, and History
Imperial seals of Empresses of China. Symbolism of power and imperial authority in history through art.
January 14, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 3 min read
Xiang Li Art Etsy Store: Year-End Performance Update
As a follow up to our last report in August on our Etsy store‘s performance, here is an update on year-end performance.
December 31, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 3 min read
Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025 with Artistic and Environment Friendly Gifts by artist Xiang Li
The next Lunar New Year which falls on January 29, 2025, is marked for the Year of the Snake (or little dragon) — a symbol of transformation, intuition, and wisdom in Chinese culture.
December 14, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
Tracing Artistic Legacies: Qing Dynasty Artifacts at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Xiang Li’s Chinese Empresses
During my recent visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A) in London, a serendipitous turn of events led me to the Asian art gallery, where I found myself face-to-face with an extraordinary collection of Qing dynasty artifacts.
November 19, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read
Celebrating “Flora and Fauna” at the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery at Worcester State University
Evening spent amongst nature-inspired art at the Flora and Fauna exhibition at WSU.
October 27, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
Xiang Li Joins the Cambridge Science Festival – Exploring the Fusion of Traditional Art and Technology
On September 24, 2024, the Cambridge Public Library’s Central Square Branch was abuzz with excitement as renowned artist Xiang Li hosted an engaging event that beautifully blended traditional Chinese art with cutting-edge AI technology.
September 27, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
Etsy Monthly Report for Xiang Li Art (August 2024)
Our Etsy store team started reporting on our store performance last month. See our last blogpost on the store performance here.
September 14, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
The Art of Fashion with Xiang Li’s wearable art: A Captivating Evening at ValleyCAST
On Thursday, September 5th, the ValleyCast Heritage Gallery (Heritage Gallery, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA) was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, fashion, and…
September 9, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
Etsy vs. Saatchi Art: Which is Right for You as An Artist and Creator
A helpful guide for artists and creators for their art-commerce strategy based on our research and learning experience running xiangliart.com.
August 28, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read
Xiang Li Art of Storytelling through Creative Watercolor Portraits – BJ Miller MD and Dorie Clark
In this article let’s take a look at two stunning creative portraits using watercolor on silk from Xiang Li Art – one of Dr. BJ Miller and the other of Dorie Clark.
July 30, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read
Xiang Li’s Art of Storytelling Through Creative Watercolor Portraits
My fascination with Xiang Li’s artwork began after seeing a special set of creative portraits in her studio.
July 3, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 6 min read
Chinese Empresses Paintings Collection Premieres at JMAC, Worcester MA
I am writing this blog post about Xiang Li’s Chinese Empresses collection paintings and the art show’s opening reception at JMAC (Jean McDonough Arts Center) in downtown Worcester on Friday, May 31.
June 3, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 5 min read
Studying the Cixi Portrait at the Harvard Art Museum (2024)
There is a famous portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908 Qing Dynasty) at the Harvard Art Museum in Cambridge MA. A.k.a the Cixi Portrait.
May 20, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read
Li’s Art Exhibit at Worcester Art Museum’s Spring Celebration (2024)
As part of Worcester Art Museum’s Spring Celebration on Sunday May 5, artist Xiang Li was invited to exhibit her large scale original paintings at the museum.
May 12, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
Dream of the Red Chamber: The First Complete Art Collection Created by Visionary Watercolor Artist Xiang Li (400+ Paintings)
Welcome to Dream of the Red Chamber, by Xiang Li. Among the novel’s many admirers is Xiang Li, whose dedication to this classic has left an indelible mark on the art world in China.
March 26, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 4 min read
An Evening with the Dragons: A Special Edition for International Women’s Day 2024
This article is written with reflections from my visit to artist Xiang Li’s exhibit, and commemorating International Women’s Day.
March 8, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 5 min read
The Five Most Influential Chinese Empresses
For this blog post, we are focusing on the five MOST influential Chinese Empresses who had a decisive impact on Chinese history.
February 25, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 6 min read
The Science and Art of the Chinese Watercolor Paint: Gemstone, Mineral and Plant Colors
Did you know that traditional Chinese watercolor paints are made of gemstone, mineral and plants?
February 16, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 5 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Mythical Creatures in Chinese Paintings
I wrote this article to help us begin to understand the meanings of several mythical creatures in Chinese paintings. All of them are used by Xiang Li commonly across all her paintings.
February 11, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 8 min read
The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Etsy Sellers (2024)
We finally launched an Etsy store for Xiang Li Art. Here are the key learnings we gathered from running her store.
February 2, 2024 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar · 7 min read