mantra art
I’ve long been intrigued by the complements of yin and yang, plant and animal, sensual and spiritual, shadow and light, and fluid/ crystalline. The paradox of opposites asks how these elements can exist and even flourish together. The viewer can contemplate the idea of finding balance in the face of opposite forces.
My art-making process is influenced by travel to China where I studied Taoist teachings more than ten years ago. Attempting to be “in harmony with the Universe” I use techniques that can’t be fully controlled. I easily enter a trance-like state while painting. Allowing my dream state to direct the process, I often don’t know what I’m doing until I’m finished. I like to think of my images as visual mantras; ones you come back to again and again, leading you in a new direction.
Hi Hannah
Thanks for those great pictures of your latest journey…did your camp create one particular art piece? Sounds like everyone got involved in the temple… I loved your distillation in words of the whole undertaking… xo
We did not create art this year, as I was in a smaller side camp. Instead one person designed an art car: did the electrical wiring, built a dome and hinged it, and DJ’d most of our music; then a few of us painted a cover for it. The temple is my favorite part – it’s the most interactive and IMO the most evocative installation. xo to you!
HI Hannah,
Wonderful to meet you! Thanks for leaving a message, otherwise I wouldn’t have found your awesome site. Love your artwork and your posts…very inspiring!
Thanks Laura ~ good to meet you as well.
HI Hannah,
It was lovely to dig in to life with you after our class last Saturday. I hope you get a good angle on this upcoming wave of action heading toward you.
I hope to see you again, either spontaneously or on purpose.
peace,
Lori
Lori! So happy to hear from you. Thanks for saying hello – yes, let’s be intentional. It was really wonderful meeting you. Blessings, Hannah
Hi Hannah,
It was nice connecting with you last night at the Soo Visual Arts Center’s
Annual Gala. I hope you will check us out at:
http://www.GangofVoices.com
and see something of interest that will motivate you to get involved. If
not please share it with those in your sphere of influence and like us on
Facebook, if you do.
I would like to re-extend my invitation to you to come join us this coming
Monday, January 30, or any other Monday down at the Designers Guild Bldg.
in the Warehouse District, Minneapolis.
Sincerely,
Jean Ross
Media Director
Gang of Voices
612-242-3457