student work: culver city high

YOGA OFF THE MAT
I have learned that the process of making art is a way to investigate and expand our perceptions and meaning of the world and our relationship to it. If approached honestly, and intuitively—the work becomes an inspiration, a breath taken in, like we experience on our mats. A painting or an art object that moves us, and reveals evidence of a personal and/or universal journey contains the essence of all of these things

Through the process of creation: painting, drawing, doodling, spinning earth on a potter's wheel, forging, soldering and casting metal—when dreaming of the possibility of peace and universal healing—Yoga mind and intention weaves it all together. It is the string that connects Spirit to Absolute Intelligence, Nature, Creativity, Love, and Potential.

When we are in a yoga state of mind—metaphorically unifying opposites, and attempting to still the fluctuations of the mind—all things creatively and magically manifest with the energetics of Spirit and there are no more lines that divide the “concept” of yoga—or the union of opposites with anything else.

TEACHING AS DHARMA
It is my hope that as we learn to experience the transformative qualities of yoga, we also open our journey to the potential of creative expression through the art-making experience. I have taught art at secondary schools and University with subjects ranging from drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, color theory, 3-D design and studio problems in teaching. Through these experiences I have consistently witnessed the discovery of art as an opportunity towards healing and realization regardless of age, aptitude or personality. I believe that the disciplines of yoga and art compliment each other as personal and collective gateways towards a greater understanding of the self, the world and the responsibility to these things. As a teacher and practitioner of art and yoga I aspire to help guide students on this awesome journey.