Ganesha is grand but what I love about him is that we had a custodian that used to call this piece “El Elefantito” (the Little Elephant in Spanish). I liked Ganesha being referred to in such an endearing way.
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Anita De Lucio – Haniwa in the form of a warrior
I have always liked his pants.
Anita De Lucio – Shakyamuni as an ascetic
The material is so luxurious and indulgent but he’s an ascetic. I love that contradiction, I also imagine him wondering if it was worth it, if he is any closer to enlightenment now that he has deprived himself of one of the most essential and delightful things about being human….FOOD!
John Stucky – Japanese Hippies
I enjoy all of the Mithila drawings in our collection.
Beth Tagawa – Vaishravana (Bishamonten), Guardian King of the North
The demon’s eyes are so expressive.
jennifer yin – The Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati combined as Ardhanarishvara
For one, it’s visually striking. The sassy curve of the hip immediately catches my eye. Conceptually, it’s interesting–trying to combine male and female into one figure in a very literal, traditional way. I love that Shiva’s bull and Parvati’s lion are in the mix. It’s like a family portrait.
Jennifer Yin – The Buddhist deity Naro Dakini
A fierce female sky walker who teaches in a cemetery, travel through space, hangs out with dancing skeletons…if that isn’t metal, I don’t know what is.
Laura Allen – The Buddhist deity Trailokyavijaya (Gozanze Myo-o)
It is such a cool image: multiple arms, all equipped with implements to help battle our desires! The combination of Buddhist and Hindu deities is also fascinating.
John Stucky – After the Rain
Amazing calligraphy—full of strength and life.
John Stucky – The Cosmic Buddha Vairochana
One of the best examples of early Tibetan tangkha painting—not my personal favorite but the best example in this selection.