Stop in the name of Tranquility

“Buddha Before The Bodhi Tree”, oil on canvas  45 x 28 inches, by P T Lama.
“Buddha Before The Bodhi Tree”, oil on canvas 45 x 28 inches, by P T Lama.

In a time of terror and global threats, one has to retreat inwardly for our own sanity and security. Gandhi and Buddha taught that war was never a solution. Fortunately, I have found some amazing artists that give us a sense of tranquility and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

     Through prayer, mediation, communication and living by the Golden Rule, we can bring about lasting peace. To find that inner peace, it is helpful to gaze upon or into mandalas. This exhibition is a physical manifestation of the spiritual that transcends the temporal.

 

“Phoenix” mixed media sculpture, 17 x 10 x 38 inches, by David Gardner.
“Phoenix” mixed media sculpture, 17 x 10 x 38 inches, by David Gardner.

 

     A mixed media sculpture, “Phoenix” by David Gardner gives us the feeling of being lifted out of our own ashes, including it seeks the bliss out of the architecture left standing.

 

“Bunyon Buddha”,  mosaics and photography  45 x 36 inches, by Anita Rosenberg.
“Bunyon Buddha”, mosaics and photography 45 x 36 inches, by Anita Rosenberg.

 

     The “Banyon Buddha” by Anita Rosenberg captures the Cambodian Buddha in his glory of calm.

 

“Rose Mandala”, photographic montage on canvas, 40 x 40 inches, by Ivan Butorac.
“Rose Mandala”, photographic montage on canvas, 40 x 40 inches, by Ivan Butorac.

   

     “Rose Mandala” by Ivan Butorac expresses the beauty of nature as seen through his photographic third eye.

 

“Transcendental Meditation” mandala of 24k mixed media by William Emboden.
“Transcendental Meditation” mandala of 24k mixed media by William Emboden.

 

     The “Transcendental Meditation” mandala of 24k mixed media by William Emboden, gives us a true point of focus to go deeper into our safe place in our subconscious.

 

“Spring 2” , oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches, by Mirza Davitaia.
“Spring 2” , oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches, by Mirza Davitaia.

    

     “Spring 2” (homage to Rene Magritte) by Mirza Davitaia, refreshes the soul with hope.

 

 “Nude On Lilly Pad”, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches, by Hal Yaskulka.
“Nude On Lilly Pad”, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches, by Hal Yaskulka.

 

     “Nude On Lily Pad” by Hal Yaskulka entices up to dream and our wishes will be fulfilled upon awakening.

      And finally, we are blessed by the paintings of the Tibetan priest P T Lama. His tales of the Buddha in oils on canvas centers the entire studio.

      The exhibition gala opening is Friday, April 17, 2015. Come meet the artists and kindred spirits at M D Art Gallery at 7952 W 3rd Street in Los Angeles.

Review by Tony Clark

Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

clarkarts@aol.com

 

11 thoughts on “Stop in the name of Tranquility

  1. GoldCoastUniverse

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    Although they all speak in a universal language to me, I am completely intrigued by P T Lama’s subjective work, however Rosenberg’s ‘collage of medias’ lends much thought, but then William Emboden weaves many hidden images – one with, so to speak, allows me to “walk into the valley….I fear no evil…”

  2. William Emboden

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    I am honored to be exhibited with such distinguished and accomplished artists

    William Emboden

  3. Mirza

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    Tony Clark made great curatorial job. He’s good eye and conceptual vision made it possible that so many different artist/stile works harmoniously together in the gallery space.

  4. Natalia

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    Great show. So many good artworks. Worthy to see.

  5. Mirza

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    Tony Clark did great job by assembling works of many different stiles and putting them harmoniously together. They will stay there until end of April.

  6. William Emboden

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    It is wonderful to work with an artist and gallerist that truly appreciates your talent and efforts. Mirza Davitaia is not only a talented artist, but a true art professional.

  7. Such a beautiful article about the show and artists and with great humanistic idea! We do need tranquility and peace in those difficult times Art and LOVE are our only saviors. Thank you, dear Tony!

  8. Dmitrij Zinovjev

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    Again one fascinating exhibition curated by Tony Clark!!! Refined taste, great talent to choose interesting talented artists and unique pieces of art… Bravo Tony!!!

  9. Dave Gardner

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    It was a pleasure to work with my fellow artists and observe their interpretations for Inner Peace. The tranquility of all the exhibited pieces is extraordinary. Truly a wonderful show.

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