EYE on China, Exhibition Fall 2020. I began a series of paintings after taking photos while traveling in Western China last year. We visited several Tibetan monasteries and other areas of interest focused on China's minority groups. I was deeply moved by the things that we saw, but until I read the book "Leaving Buddha", I hadn't quiet grasped the enslaved lives that these monks endure. The book tells the true story of one Tibetan monk whose parents gave him over to the monastery when he was a very young boy. His search for truth, and through God's grace provided a new life, and his freedom. This collection of paintings will be my first solo exhibition, a focus on China's minority groups and fundraiser for missions. Keep watching for more progress shots of these paintings and others from this series.
I began this large painting of four monks sitting and talking that I photographed outside the city of Xian. early layout stage
I began this large painting of four monks sitting and talking that I photographed outside the city of Xian. early layout stage
works in progress