2021 Dirty Zen
Capturing the Light. Calming the Chaos
Dirty Zen delves into Buddhist mantras for meditation, intricately carved into layers of texture made from iron-rich Utah dirt, salt from the Great Salt Lake, plaster, repurposed paint, metallic pigments, and local newspaper.
Painting as Prayer. Layers of Intention.
This series is inspired by the pursuit of an evolved self and the hope for a more enlightened humanity. I ask myself: How can I create paintings that truly align with my values? How can I express my highest self for the benefit of others? How can I move beyond merely thinking “We are one” to knowing it deep within my soul? The answers to these questions lie in awareness and the understanding that we have the choice to create a peaceful life for ourselves and the world.
Ultimately, we cannot help but paint who we are; the canvas serves as a mirror. “As Within, So Without.”
Dirty Zen delves into Buddhist mantras for meditation, intricately carved into layers of texture made from iron-rich Utah dirt, salt from the Great Salt Lake, plaster, repurposed paint, metallic pigments, and local newspaper.
Painting as Prayer. Layers of Intention.
This series is inspired by the pursuit of an evolved self and the hope for a more enlightened humanity. I ask myself: How can I create paintings that truly align with my values? How can I express my highest self for the benefit of others? How can I move beyond merely thinking “We are one” to knowing it deep within my soul? The answers to these questions lie in awareness and the understanding that we have the choice to create a peaceful life for ourselves and the world.
Ultimately, we cannot help but paint who we are; the canvas serves as a mirror. “As Within, So Without.”