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Representation Matters

This series of Thangkas is inspired by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel's teaching: "There is multiplicity in oneness."
While Thangka figures are representations of qualities we all have and can all cultivate, they are overwhelmingly depicted in only the male form, and always in non-disabled bodies.

The Representation Matters
series is an exploration of Thangka wisdom and practice outside the confines of supremacy culture and so-called "ideal" embodiments for awakening. 

Visit my blog to read Breaking the Rules, an extended post I wrote on my practice of drawing Thangkas and the approach I am taking with this series. ​Visit the shop to see available prints, originals, and card sets, as well as stickers, pins & t-shirts.
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Series 1:  Ink line drawings

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​All artwork is copyright. Please do not replicate these images without explicit permission. 
 
Akshobya - Vajra Family, inspired by a young Angela Davis
Akshobya - Vajra Family, March 2019
Amitabha - Padma Family, as a Black woman
Amitabha - Padma Family, April 2019
Amoghasiddhi - Karma Family, inspired by Buffy St. Marie
Amoghasiddhi - Karma Family, February 2019
Ratnasambhava - Ratna family Buddha as a gender ambiguous person.
Ratnasambhava - Ratna Family, May 2019
Vairochana - Buddha Family, as a Korean woman
Vairochana - Buddha Family, January 2019
These pieces are currently not for sale.
​Commissioned pieces start at $1,000 CAD depending on the size & level of detail involved.


Series 1: Mixed-media colour

Completed in September 2022 - Limited Edition prints available
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Akshobya - Vajra Family, inspired by a young Angela Davis. This mixed media piece incorporates pencil crayon, paper art, marker, and art pens.
Full colour Akshobya - Vajra Family, September 2022
Amitabha - Padma Family, as a Black woman in red robes, surrounded by peonies. This mixed media piece incorporates pencil crayon, paper art, marker, and art pens.
Full colour Amitabha - Padma Family, August 2022
Amoghasiddhi - Karma Family, inspired by Buffy St. Marie, this Buddha is wearing green robes and has blue clouds in the background. This mixed media piece incorporates pencil crayon, paper art, marker, and art pens.
Full colour Amoghasiddhi - Karma Family, June 2022
Ratnasambhava - Ratna family Buddha as a gender ambiguous person in yellow robes with trees growing on either side of them. This mixed media piece incorporates pencil crayon, paper art, marker, and art pens.
Full colour Ratnasambhava - Ratna Family, September 2022
Vairochana - Buddha Family, as a Korean woman in white robes with a rainbow radiating out from behind her. This mixed media piece incorporates pencil crayon, paper art, marker, and art pens.
Full colour Vairochana - Buddha Family, July 2022
"The level of Dharma bad-assery embodied by this work is absolutely radiant. thank you for all of the power and wisdom you have been channeling in order to make this possible."

                                                                                                    - Eric Michael B., General Coordinator of Bhumisparsha


Series 2: Disability Justice

Currently seeking models for Amoghasiddhi (Karma), Akshobya (Vajra) & Vairochana (Buddha). The following images show the model for Amitabha, consultant and life coach, Leo Aces Collins. 

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All works on this site and the accompanying blog are copyright of Kaitlyn S. C. Hatch 2017
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  • About
  • Shop
  • Multi-Genre Writer
    • Blog
    • Lojong Practice Journal
    • The Secret Librarian
    • Books
  • Mixed-media Artist
    • Representation Matters series
    • Sacred Love/Sacred Lives
    • Thangka Line Drawings
    • Dharma Text pieces
    • Commissions
    • Archive
  • Dharma Nerd
    • Buddhist Chaplaincy >
      • Chaplaincy Thesis
      • Social Change Offerings
      • Red Lotus Consulting Association
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