Individual as Collective

The works of art featured in this series each contain an individual (or pair of individuals) who serves as the focal point. The intention, however, is not to isolate this central figure but rather to emphasize their connection to the surrounding microcosm, creating a dialogue of reciprocity and communication wherein each element reinforces and informs the others. The resulting narrative is one of union, with each part flowing into and forming the greater whole.

Her Greatest Gift (2020)
Pen on watercolor paper with black glitter backing, 12"x12"

Gatekeeper (2020)
Pen on watercolor paper with black glitter backing, 12"x12"

Alchemista (2020)
Pen on watercolor paper with black glitter backing, 12"x12"

Green Medicine (2020)
Pen on watercolor paper with black glitter backing, 12"x12"

Yab Yum (2019)
Pen on watercolor paper with black glitter backing, 13"x17"

Her Greatest Gift

Earth's greatest gift lies in the interconnectedness of the web of all her living beings. When we closely examine the balance in nature, we see that each organism participates in both giving and receiving, fundamentally acting in reciprocity. This is contrary to the current human paradigm, which is premised upon a delusion of separateness. Rather than acting solely out of self-interest, the best path to survival is to support one another and work together to create solutions.
Her Greatest Gift (detail)

Earth's greatest gift lies in the interconnectedness of the web of all her living beings. When we closely examine the balance in nature, we see that each organism participates in both giving and receiving, fundamentally acting in reciprocity. This is contrary to the current human paradigm, which is premised upon a delusion of separateness. Rather than acting solely out of self-interest, the best path to survival is to support one another and work together to create solutions.
Gatekeeper

The inspiration for this piece came from my reflections on the sacred role of wisdom keepers through the ages. These wisdom keepers, often solitary but singular individuals in the community, serve as the essential conduit through which certain specialized knowledge is stored and accessed for the benefit of all.
Gatekeeper (detail)

The inspiration for this piece came from my reflections on the sacred role of wisdom keepers through the ages. These wisdom keepers, often solitary but singular individuals in the community, serve as the essential conduit through which certain specialized knowledge is stored and accessed for the benefit of all.
Alchemista

This piece illustrates the process of spiritual alchemy, in which an individual undergoes a process of transformation through intense self-examination. Each part of this process is sacred. Examining the ugliest parts of ourselves, accepting them with love, and releasing what no longer serves us, is incredibly difficult, but vital to our growth process. "Alchemista" captures the ineffable beauty of personal transformation – even the parts that we find difficult to love.
Alchemista (detail)

This piece illustrates the process of spiritual alchemy, in which an individual undergoes a process of transformation through intense self-examination. Each part of this process is sacred. Examining the ugliest parts of ourselves, accepting them with love, and releasing what no longer serves us, is incredibly difficult, but vital to our growth process. "Alchemista" captures the ineffable beauty of personal transformation – even the parts that we find difficult to love.
Green Medicine

Depicting Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion, "Green Medicine" embodies inner peace. Dwelling at center, Guanyin gazes serenely at the viewer; the cup before her is overflowing with water. All things appear to be in motion, yet all is still. This piece encourages us to keep our hearts open to life instead of resisting its flow. In this way, we come into alignment with the universe and its profoundly beautiful rhythms and patterns.
Green Medicine (detail)

Depicting Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion, "Green Medicine" embodies inner peace. Dwelling at center, Guanyin gazes serenely at the viewer; the cup before her is overflowing with water. All things appear to be in motion, yet all is still. This piece encourages us to keep our hearts open to life instead of resisting its flow. In this way, we come into alignment with the universe and its profoundly beautiful rhythms and patterns.
Yab Yum

In Tibetan Buddhism, the symbolic "yab-yum" pose depicting union between the masculine and the feminine represents an overcoming of the illusion of separation which is believed to be the root cause of suffering. We live in a world where the masculine and feminine are widely regarded to be housed in either "male" and "female" bodies, with no overlap. In reality, we all embody qualities of the masculine and the feminine; this complexity gives rise to the unique beauty in each person. When we accept and embrace all parts of ourselves, we finally attain the peace and bliss of complete union within ourselves.
Yab Yum (detail)

In Tibetan Buddhism, the symbolic "yab-yum" pose depicting union between the masculine and the feminine represents an overcoming of the illusion of separation which is believed to be the root cause of suffering. We live in a world where the masculine and feminine are widely regarded to be housed in either "male" and "female" bodies, with no overlap. In reality, we all embody qualities of the masculine and the feminine; this complexity gives rise to the unique beauty in each person. When we accept and embrace all parts of ourselves, we finally attain the peace and bliss of complete union within ourselves.

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