Satori Series 2009 - 2011

This series originates from a concept central to Zen Buddhism where “Satori”, in its simplest form, is described by Japanese Buddhist scholar D.T. Suzuki as a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment in which one becomes able to recognize and appreciate the “true essence or nature” of things. (Key aspects of this dogma include emphasis on inner stillness, intuition and the notion of impermanence). These multi-layered paintings are the result of a continuing exploration of the blending of traditional elements of Eastern art (balance, simplicity, “essence”) with key elements of Lyrical Abstraction (process, repetition, spontaneous expression). An avid naturalist (raised by a pair of hardcore “birders”) and a strong believer in basic philosophies regarding the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world, I can often be found hiking with my dog, taking in the scenery and quietly absorbing images and impressions for use back in the studio. Some more abstracted than others, these works are infused with symbols, colours and shapes inspired by elements of nature.

EVENTIDE - SATORI #48 acrylic and greasestick on wood 36x36

EVENTIDE - SATORI #48 acrylic and greasestick on wood 36x36

GUNPO - SATORI #47 acrylic and greasestick on wood 36x36 SOLD

GUNPO - SATORI #47 acrylic and greasestick on wood 36x36
SOLD

 SUMMERSONG - SATORI #46 acrylic and greasestick on wood 36x36

SUMMERSONG - SATORI #46 acrylic and greasestick on wood 36x36

SATORI#45 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 16x20SOLD

SATORI#45 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 16x20
SOLD

 GOODNIGHT, IRENE - SATORI#44 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 30x40

GOODNIGHT, IRENE - SATORI#44 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 30x40

 NOCTURNE - SATORI #43 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 40x60

NOCTURNE - SATORI #43 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 40x60

 NIGHTBLOOMS - SATORI #42 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 30x40SOLD

NIGHTBLOOMS - SATORI #42 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 30x40
SOLD

EQUINOX - SATORI #41 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 60x36SOLD

EQUINOX - SATORI #41 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 60x36
SOLD

 ALTO-THE-MOON - SATORI #40 acryic and greasestick on canvas 60x36SOLD

ALTO-THE-MOON - SATORI #40 acryic and greasestick on canvas 60x36
SOLD

 EVERYTHING SURROUNDING - SATORI #39 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 40x60

EVERYTHING SURROUNDING - SATORI #39 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 40x60

 SATORI #38 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 24x24

SATORI #38 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 24x24

 UNDER ORION - SATORI #37 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 30x40

UNDER ORION - SATORI #37 acrylic and greasestick on woodpanel 30x40

 GILDED - SATORI #36 acylic and greasestick on canvas 24x24SOLD

GILDED - SATORI #36 acylic and greasestick on canvas 24x24
SOLD

 HAIKU - SATORI #35 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 60x30SOLD

HAIKU - SATORI #35 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 60x30
SOLD

 ALLEGRO - SATORI #34 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 30x40SOLD

ALLEGRO - SATORI #34 acrylic and greasestick on canvas 30x40
SOLD

 PASSING AFTERNOON - SATORI #33 acrylic, grease stick and ricepaper on canvas 36x36

PASSING AFTERNOON - SATORI #33 acrylic, grease stick and ricepaper on canvas 36x36

 MOONSONG - SATORI #32 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 36x36

MOONSONG - SATORI #32 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 36x36

 MORNING - SATORI #31 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 36x36

MORNING - SATORI #31 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 36x36

 CALVINO - SATORI #30 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 36x36

CALVINO - SATORI #30 acrylic and grease stick on canvas 36x36

 SATORI #29 acrylic and oil stick on wood panel 16x20 SOLD

SATORI #29 acrylic and oil stick on wood panel 16x20
SOLD

 TANGLED - SATORI #28 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 24x24

TANGLED - SATORI #28 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 24x24

 SATORI #27 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 18x18SOLD

SATORI #27 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 18x18
SOLD

 SATORI #26 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 16x20SOLD

SATORI #26 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 16x20
SOLD

 SATORI #25 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 24x24 SOLD

SATORI #25 acrylic and grease stick on wood panel 24x24
SOLD

 

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