Source - Gangteng Buddhist CollegeThis Earth Painting is an ode to the native and original Bon religion of Bhutan which is built on the core belief and conviction that all natural elements, expressing themselves through specific mountains, trees, flowers, rivers, lakes and animals, are sacred. Everything, everyone and every part of the environment each animal, plant, mountain, river, lake, tree and so on is therefore seen as a vital and highly important part of the collective. The

evening light brings out the warmth and depth of the pigments

guiding and protecting them through ancient wisdom that still prospers today and holds a key role in Bhutanese way of life

these joints are a visual reminder and tribute to the support women offer to their families and environments

natural vinegar stain

crafted using traditional Japanese woodworking tools and methods

selecting the poems I felt were meant to be shared

The needles from the pine tree are used for sourcing - reminding us that even after they've fallen from the tree

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Origin pigments: Italy

soil (and more)

near the border with Tibet

as well as to their nurturing and caring role