here is a glimpse of my latest work in progress.
the title of the series, “the wheels” makes reference to one of buddhism’s eight auspicious symbols, the wheel.
the oil on panel paintings serve to mark the days and give direction.
as well they act as a dharana, a single point of focus for meditation.

All of these paintings are 30×30 inches, oil on panel

I have photographed a few people practicing asana in the past, and have seen many photos, it is not any easy thing to do without making it look showy.
I think this black and white photo above works in revealing the practice without a “look at what i can do” sort of feel. For me it visually translates the way I
feel when I am moving through different asanas with my eyes closed; a brightness in the emptiness.

Alex changed into more traditional Indian clothing for these last few photos. He had purchased them on a recent trip to Indiana. He lit up when he spoke
of the trip, and the change of dress made sense on him. He had brought along his harmonium for the shoot, and again as he played and sang you can see
the joy and peacefulness that became him.