The heart of avocado has a feminine quality. The vital space invites imagination. “One Yin and one Yang together are called “Tao (The Way).” From The Book of Change. Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on canvas. 27 x 27 in. Purchase this piece on Saatchi Zen Garden
The Passion of Space
The passion of space is all-pervasive. Passion, when purified, has tremendous energy and strength. It can radiate out unconditionally. It can turn into com-passion, without boundary. It can be precise and cutting, not just mushy and muddy. Don’t be afraid, but be aware of our passion! Acrylic on paper. 40 x 36 in.Purchase this piece … Read More
Chased by Love
“Bardo” – a Tibetan Buddhist psychology term, describing a dreamlike, transitional space where nothing is certain. It could go to many different directions. When we are chased by love, love becomes a burden, not joy. We become someone’s object of projection – even though it is under the fantastic name of love. It is not … Read More
Fruits Have Dreams
Fruits’ dream of a party. Mid autumn melancholy. The subtle dreamy quality is done by thin layers of acrylic colors on clear gessoed ground canvas. Space is part of the reality.Acrylic on paper. 22 x 38 in.Purchase this piece on Saatchi Zen Garden
One-Pointed Mind
In this day and time, it is very hard to keep our mind simple. Although simplicity might be the best thing we can do in the midst of all the distractions and disturbances. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche from his book “Shambhala Principle”-When I became overwhelmed, I would ask my father (Trungpa Rinpoche) what to do. He … Read More
Pears Paradise
Pears in their paradise. Colors and forms create a joyful symphony. From Matisse: “An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc.”I ventured into different styles from time to time. And it is fun!Acrylic on canvas. 24 … Read More
Kisses
Remembering the first gentle kiss, and more after. The forces of opposite energy are in contact. Yin and yang, hot and cold, ice and fire, different patterns mingle and complete each other.Acrylic and ink on acid-free paper. 7 x 10 inches. Purchase this piece on Saatchi Zen Garden
Modern Three Pears
Simplicity is harder than complicity. Three pears with modern design. A traditional Chinese still life motif with a modern flavor. Acrylic on canvas. The original was sold. Archival quality giclee prints available. Keywords: pears, shapes, still life, Modern Chinese painting, design, fruits, minimal, minimal Purchase this piece on SaatchiZen Garden
The Bear Paw
Humor, gentleness, and lightheartedness bring joy to the harsh world. Matisse once said: “What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity…something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.” In this time of great uncertainty and chao, wish good art restore the balance in our minds and uplift … Read More
The Trembling Earth
Seeing and feeling the harm we have done to humanity, the earth is trembling and sad. There’s no words to the massacre that happened in Las Vegas… My heart is trembling and heavy. Have we ever learned?