Deep Joy
This series of 50 small works were created over 50 days. Looking at the concepts of silence, perfection and mystery.
The ensō symbolizes absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, and the universe. Open, the circle is incomplete, allowing for movement and development as well as the perfection of all things. I agree with the philosophy of Zen practitioners akin the idea to wabi-sabi or the beauty of imperfection. Closed, it represents perfection, akin to Plato’s perfect form.
A lotus is symbolic of purity of the body, speech, and mind. It is also symbolic of detachment as drops of water easily slide off its petals. The book by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, “No Mud. No Lotus”, referring to the mud as suffering and the Lotus as the natural arising out of the struggle.
They say the Buddha, was a monk, sage, philosopher, and a teacher. Here I use the term and image to represent the aim we take to be kind, truthful, and deeply know oneself.
Showing at the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica CA, 11th Annual 50/50 Art show September 2019 until September 22, 50 days/ 50 small works, 6″ x 6″, cyanotype, encaustic, oil, book covers and found papers on panel.
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Day 1
Day 6 SOLD
Day 11
Day 16 SOLD
Day 21
Day 26
Day 31
Day 36
Day 41 SOLD
Day 46 SOLD
Day 2
Day 7 SOLD
Day 12 SOLD
Day 17 SOLD
Day 22
Day 27
Day 32
Day 37
Day 42
Day 47
Day 3 SOLD
Day 8
Day 13
Day 18
Day 23
Day 28 SOLD
Day 33
Day 38
Day 43 SOLD
Day 48
Day 4
Day 9 SOLD
Day 14 SOLD
Day 19 SOLD
Day 24 SOLD
Day 29 SOLD
Day 34
Day 39
Day 44
Day 49
Day 5 SOLD
Day 10
Day 15
Day 20
Day 25
Day 30
Day 35
Day 40
Day 45
Day 50