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Color Explorations (part 2) Earth and the Ideal: Mauve, Brown and Black

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Color, Meditation Through Art–

Meditation Through Art: half-day Zoom seminar Jan 23rd morning (Japan time) Color Explorations II: Earth and the Ideal Japan: Sat Jan 23rd, morning 9 am-12 pm (3 hrs) US/Canada: Fri Jan 22nd evening time zones:  16:00-19:00pm PST                          17:00-20:00pm MST                          19:00-22:00pm EST   Greetings in the New Year 2021! Have you ever pondered the effect of color on our psychological state?  In this class we will continue to explore color by making one-color paintings (mandalas) in a specific order, moving from mauve (violet, the color of the ideal) brown (earth), and black/gray (representing empirical will).  This half-day seminar will be a continuation of the previous Meditation Through Art seminars and the second color exploration. Guided art meditations will be offered as a meditative path towards gaining greater awareness. The art meditations are based on the text  “Unfolding Through Art” written by Namgyal Rinpoche, with whom I studied in 1998 and 2003. The theme of the webinar will be:  Color Explorations II: Earth and the Ideal During the seminar we will: -Prepare a meditative art space. -Create Mandala paintings that explore […]

Meditation Through Art: Color Explorations

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Color, Meditation Through Art–

Meditation Through Art: half-day Zoom seminar Nov 21 morning (Japan time) Color Explorations: Contact Through Creating Japan: Sat Nov 21st, morning 9 am-12 pm (3 hrs) US/Canada: Fri Nov 20th evening time zones:   16:00-19:00pm PST                           17:00-20:00pm MST                           19:00-22:00pm EST   Greetings!  We are surrounded by color, but are we aware of its influence? Have you ever thought about the effect of color on our psychological state?  In this class we will explore color by making one-color paintings (mandalas) in a specific order, moving from calm to expansive.  This half-day seminar will be a continuation of the previous Meditation Through Art seminars. Guided art meditations will be offered as a meditative path towards gaining greater awareness. The art meditations are based on the text  “Unfolding Through Art” written by Namgyal Rinpoche, with whom I studied in 1998 and 2003. The theme of the webinar will be: Color Explorations: Contact Through Creating During the seminar we will: -Prepare a meditative art space. -Create Mandala paintings that explore color as a subject. We will investigate the effect of […]

Luminous R.B.G Series

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Constellations, R.B.G. Series, Uncategorized–

  My latest works honor the luminous nature and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. These five paperworks are part of my Constellation Series and celebrate the light and illuminating nature of R.B.G’s stance on equal rights for all persons. By seeing her glowing presence in the dark we are reminded of how the arc of justice always (eventually) leads towards the light. 秋も深まってきました。不安定な状況が続きますが、皆様は元気でお過ごしでしょうか。 今回制作した新作では光への敬いと、ルース・ベイダー・ギンズバーグ氏の遺産を表現しました。この作品は私の星座シリーズの一部で、彼女のスタンス、つまりすべての人の平等の権利に光を当て、祝福する試みです。暗闇の中で発光する彼女の存在感は、正義の偉大さがいつも私たちを光の方へと導いたことを思い出させます。 R.B.G as a glowing constellation in the sky was my point of departure. I created lines with phosphorescent mulberry fibers which described the essence of the subject, using both handmade washi and antique indigo-dyed cotton for the background supports. 空に輝く存在としてのR.B.Gの星座は、私のこれまでのシリーズに繋がる作品です。蓄光顔料を含んだ楮の繊維によって線を作り出して彼女のエッセンスを表現し、手漉き和紙と藍染の綿布を背景に使用しています。  (left) R.B.G. Constellation (right) Luminous R.B.G. Below is the completed Luminous R.B.G series on my studio wall in light and dark settings. The phosphorescent glow lasts for several hours and can be charged indefinitely by exposure to daylight. 下の写真は光るR.B.Gのシリーズを撮影したものです。上は明るい室内、下は暗い室内です。蓄光顔料は昼間の光を蓄え、暗い状態で数時間光り続けます。 title from left to right: R.B.G Constellation, Luminous R.B.G., When There Are Nine, Notorious, I Dissent The crown is a reference to her nickname, the book “Notorious R.B.G,” and to the constellation Cassiopeia. A friend recently commented that she hopes these special portraits “end up somewhere where they can be seen by many.” This newsletter is […]

Meditation Through Art: half day Zoom seminar Sept 26 morning (Japan time)

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Meditation, Meditation Through Art–

  Bridges and Dreams: connecting the dots Japan: Sat Sept 26th, morning 9 am-12 pm (3 hrs) US/Canada: Fri Sept 25th evening time zones:   17:00-20:00pm PST                         18:00-21:00pm MST                         20:00-23:00pm EST   Greetings! Please join me in an exploration of meditation using art as the medium. This half-day course will be a continuation of the May-July seminars, Meditation Through Art. Guided art meditations will be offered as a meditative path towards gaining greater awareness. The art meditations are based on the text  “Unfolding Through Art” written by Namgyal Rinpoche, with whom I studied in 1998 and 2003. The theme of the webinar will Bridges and Dreams, connecting the dots… During the seminar we will: -first, prepare a meditative art space. -create Mandala paintings that explore Bridges as a subject. -continue with Dreams: images that connect to tell a story. This will include making a triptych (3 connected images) -introduce the 7 factors of Awakening, and how this relates to our study -Review the meditative process, and share our art and insights. -questions can be posed during the class […]

New Midnight Moon edition

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Editions, Latest Works, Luminosity: Night Paperworks, News–

In the Studio July 2020 Midnight Moon, a new edition is finally complete! Midnight Moon editioning began in March, while it was still cold in the studio. Here it is July, and the prints are now complete. The project starts with handmade mulberry paper (kozo) that has gaps between the fibers.  When the washi is made the fibers swirl in suspension. When the washi is dried and colored, it looks like a deep night sky filled with stars. Each print in the edition of 32 is hand-painted using indigo & ultramarine blue pigments. When painting, my studio floor becomes a huge palette. I love the variations in the blues. Each piece is unique due to the handmade process. After the printing and gluing each print, they are backed with another handmade paper to strengthen the work and add a contrasting color to the blues. I make all the crescent moons and its penumbra by hand. The final step is to assemble all the parts, and dry the prints. When I spread out the completed prints on my floor, I look for any finishing touches before signing each print. A sea of prints covers the studio floor. Phosphorescent pigments add a […]

Meditation Through Art : half day Zoom Webinar July 25 morning (Japan time)

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Meditation, Meditation Through Art–

Japan: Sat July 25th, morning 9am-12pm (3 hrs) US/Canada: Fri July 24th evening time zones:   17:00-20:00pm PST                         18:00-21:00pm MST                         20:00-23:00pm EST Greetings! Please join me in an exploration of meditation using art as the medium. This half-day webinar will be a continuation of my course offered in May, Meditation Through Art. Guided art meditations will be offered based on the text  “Unfolding Through Art” written by Namgyal Rinpoche, with whom I studied in 1998 and 2003. The visual mediations in this profound and amazing book will be presented as a meditative path towards gaining greater awareness. The theme of the webinar will be Exploring the Senses, a path towards true stability -During the seminar, we will create Mandala paintings that explore objects through the 5 senses. We will also create a Mandala of the 4 (Jungian) functions: emotion, sensing, thinking, and intuitive functions. -first we will create a meditative art space; – we will create art Mandalas during the webinar time; -Review the meditative process; and share our art and insights. The course is open to all, […]

African Journal and Constellation series

Sarah Brayer Studio–African Journal, Blog, Constellations, Luminosity: Night Paperworks, Uncategorized–

May-August 2020 Lions in the Sky, mulberry paperwork with phosphorescent pigment, indigo & ultramarine, 32 x 42″ The greens are bursting out, as we “shelter in place.” I hope you are safe and well during this challenging time. How wonderful it is to have art lovers and friends like you in my life! I am finding this intense time to be an opportunity in the studio to search deeper. Inspired by a trip we took to Namibia and South Africa in February, I invite you to view new works from the journey. Namibia is particularly spacious and the landscape stunning. The quality of light and color, animals in their natural habitat, starry nights, and ancient rock art were highlights of our experience. It was a chance to view nature on a grand scale and witness the natural balance of life and death in the animal kingdom. African Journal is a series of small original works (6 x 8″ ea) on washi. A selection from 20 works in the series, is below. 皆様いかがお過ごしでしょうか？コロナウイルスの感染拡大が進む直前の２月に、私と誠人はナミビアと南アフリカを訪れていました。この旅から刺激を受けて作った新しい作品を皆様にぜひご紹介したいです。ナミビアは広々とした景色がすばらしい場所でした。光や色の質、自然の中にいる動物達、星が輝く夜、そして岩に描かれた古代の彫刻が、この旅のハイライトでした。この旅は、私にとって自然を大きな視点で見る絶好の機会となりました。私は、野生動物の世界での生と死の自然なバランスをすぐそばで目撃することができました。 これらの経験をもとに作ったのが、「African Journal アフリカの旅」という、和紙を使った小さな作品シリーズです。 Constellation series Prehistoric rock engravings at Twyfefontein Namibia inspired the animal drawings which combine with constellation symbols in the new Constellation series below. I make the […]

Meditation Through Art: May 16-June 6 online course

Sarah Brayer Studio–Blog, Meditation, Meditation Through Art–

  Japan: Sat May 16, 23, 30 & June 6, 10-11:30am (US/Canada Fri May 15, 22, 29, & June 5 6-7:30pm PST/ 7-8:30pm MST/9-10:30pm EST) Greetings! Please join me in an exploration of meditation using art as the medium.  The course starts with the Mandala, a symbol of both expansion and containment, and continues with exercises that explore life forms, bridges, and more complex mandalas. The text for the course will be “Unfolding Through Art” written by Namgyal Rinpoche, with whom I studied in Japan in 1998 and 2003. The visual exercises in this profound and amazing book will be presented as a meditative path towards gaining greater awareness. From the text: “The purpose of this exploration is not to produce a work of art but to “be” a work of art. Everything you do must be conducive to awakening, to unfolding. This should be the main idea behind your work here. Everything is unfolding you, but it’s good to be consciously involved in the unfoldment that is already taking place.” The course is open to all, regardless of experience with meditation or art.   You will need some simple materials for the class Materials, Zoom, and a Workspace -Colors: […]