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Representation Matters

 
While Thangka figures are representations of qualities we all have and can all cultivate, they are overwhelmingly depicted in only the male form. There are a few exceptions, but these exceptions are so few as to be almost token images. "Male" is the default, and any other gender requires an explanation, as if different representation can only exist because there is some purpose. 

Using the Buddhas of the Five Buddha Families, I am exploring what it looks like to convey the wisdom of these figures with different embodiments that truly represent the multiplicity of being human.  

Vairochana - Buddha Family, as a Korean woman
Vairochana - Buddha Family, January 2019
Akshobya - Vajra Family, inspired by a young Angela Davis
Akshobya - Vajra Family, March 2019
Amoghasiddhi - Karma Family, inspired by Buffy St. Marie
Amoghasiddhi - Karma Family, February 2019
Ratnasambhava - Ratna Family, as a GenderQueer person of ambiguous race
Ratnasambhava - Ratna Family, May 2019
Amitabha - Padma Family, as a Black woman
Amitabha - Padma Family, April 2019
These pieces are currently not for sale. Commissioned pieces start at $300USD depending on the size & level of detail involved. Prints available upon request. 

Thangka Line Drawings

 
Line drawing of a seated Medicine Buddha
Line drawing of the Dakini Kurukulla
Line drawing of a seated Dakini
Line drawing of the Four Dignities, Lion, Tiger, Garuda Dragon, surrounding a Dharma Wheel.
Line drawing of the Bodhisattva Manjushri
Line drawing of Green Tara
Line drawing of White Tara
Line drawing of the six armed Mahakala
These pieces are not for sale. Commissioned pieces start at $300USD depending on the size & level of detail involved. Prints available upon request. 
 

Commission Requests

I take commissions for both traditional & custom deities. Commissioned pieces start at $300USD, depending on the size and the level of detail involved. Fill in this form to arrange a consultation for a commissioned Thangka Line Drawing & I will be in touch within a few days. 
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Dharma Text Pieces

 

Archive

 
Animation Archive with image of claymation wolf
Swallowtail butterfly mask
Screen capture of GOSH Food website w/ logo designed by Kaitlyn
Hand-painted Mermaid shoe design
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