Minis
Ancient Wisdom Minis
This mini series was created to feature the quotes of Kabir, the 15th century poet and mystic. Each one is an acrylic painting on gallery wrapped 6” x 6” canvas. Prior to painting, pieces of raw canvas are cut, frayed, and attached to the stretched canvas. The text for the quotes are printed on Japanese rice paper and then added to the painting.
6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Inside is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that’s first been prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past. There is a flap that is folded open to reveal the beginning of the quote.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. "If you want the truth, I'll tell you the truth: listen to the secret sound, the real sound, which is inside you."
The Inside is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Love Sound is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that was first prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. There’s a double layered cloth heart sewn onto the canvas. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. “The flute of the infinite is played without ceasing, and it’s sound is love.”
Love Sound is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
The Seed is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that’s first been prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. "Faith, Waiting in the heart of a seed, promises a miracle of life which cannot prove at once."
The Seed is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
The Within is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that’s first been prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. "Like a sesame seed contains oil and a flint stone has fire, divinity lies within and must be realized on your own."
The Within is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
The Release is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that was first prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. There’s a flap in the cloth that’s been folded out and remains open. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. “Just throw away all thoughts of imaginary things, and stand firm in that which you are."
The Release is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
The Garden is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that’s first been prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. "... In your body is the garden of flowers. Take your seat on the thousand petals of the lotus, and there gaze on the. Infinite beauty."
The Garden is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Lift the Veil is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that was first prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. There’s a flap in the cloth that’s been folded out and remains open. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. “Lift the Veil that obscures the heart, and there you will find what you are looking for."
Lift the Veil is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Everything Unfolds is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that was first prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. There are two open flaps that had been cut into the cloth. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. "Everything unfolds at its own pace. One may water the plants endlessly, but fruit is only borne in its season."
Everything Unfolds is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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6” x 6” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
The Merge is one of a small group of Ancient Wisdom Mini’s. It is an acrylic painting on a canvas that’s first been prepared with a piece of cut and frayed raw canvas. Each painting features a different quote from the wisdom of the past.
The focus of this Mini is on a quote from Kabir, a 15th century poet and mystic. "All know that the drop merges into the ocean, but few know that the ocean merges into the drop."
The Merge is on a gallery wrapped canvas with the sides painted to match the colors of the painting. It is signed and dated on the side.
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Transcription Minis
This “mini” series was inspired by the closeup photos I had taken of the Transcriptions paintings. Each one of these pieces is a 6” x 6” square constructed from raw canvas cloth. Then stitched together and painted with acrylics. The square painting is sewn onto an 8” x 10” gallery wrapped canvas with some subtle texture.
8” x 10” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Shivaya is one of a small group of Transcription Mini’s. Each piece has a sewn and constructed 6” x 6” canvas cloth painting. The painted square is then stitched onto a textured 8” x 10” gallery wrapped canvas. These Mini’s were inspired by the close-up photos I’ve taken of paintings in the Transcriptions Series.
The focus of this Mini is on the popular Hindu mantra, Om Namah Shivaya. The text is in Sanskrit and the English transliteration.
The canvas is signed and dated on the side.
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8” x 10” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
May All Be At Peace is one of a small group of Transcription Mini’s. Each piece has a constructed and sewn 6” x 6” canvas cloth painting. The painted square is then stitched onto a textured 8” x 10” gallery wrapped canvas. These Mini’s were inspired by the close-up photos I’ve taken of paintings in the Transcriptions Series.
The focus of this Mini is on words found in many of the mantras… a prayer for all beings to be at peace.
There is Sanskrit and English text on this painting. The canvas is signed and dated on the side.
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8” x 10” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
So Hum Mantra is one of a small group of Transcription Mini’s. Each piece has a constructed and sewn 6” x 6” canvas cloth painting. The painted square is then stitched onto a textured 8” x 10” gallery wrapped canvas. These Mini’s were inspired by the close-up photos I’ve taken of paintings in the Transcriptions Series.
The focus of this Mini is on the So Hum mantra, which symbolizes our oneness with the Universe, the constant support available to each and every one of us, and our connection to the Infinite Source. We are all connected.
The text is in Sanskrit and the English transliteration. and the canvas is signed and dated on the side.
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8” x 10” x 1.5”
Original mixed media painting on canvas
Peace Kaddish is one of a small group of Transcription Mini’s. Each piece has a constructed and sewn 6” x 6” canvas cloth painting. The painted square is then stitched onto a textured 8” x 10” gallery wrapped canvas. These Mini’s were inspired by the close-up photos I’ve taken of paintings in the Transcriptions Series.
The focus of this Mini is on the the Hebrew prayer of the Kaddish.
The canvas is signed and dated on the side.