Parvati, For Shailaja. Or, twelve elephants marching, ten arms a'waving, seven chakras burning, two monkeys eating, one tiger gazing, big fucking snake, (and a little one,) three mistakes, a solar eclipse and a peahen in a blue tree.
Pen, ink, pencil and gauche on paper mounted on panel, 36 x 24", 2015.
Pen, ink, pencil and gauche on paper mounted on panel, 36 x 24", 2015.
Honeycomb, for Antone. Mixed media on paper mounted to panel. 32 x 23.5", 2014.
In the Palace of the Heart, for Elber and Amber. Mixed Media on Paper. 15 x 10". 2014
A Girl and Her Trout, for Vince. Mixed Media on paper, 15 x 10", 2014.
Buffalo on the Path, for Celeste. Mixed Media on Paper, 9 x 6", 2014.
Ganesha, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36".
Hegel Yoga, Tempe, AZ.
Lakshmi. Acrylic and pencil on paper, mounted on panel, 36" x 24".
Hegel Yoga, Tempe, AZ
Hegel Yoga, Tempe, AZ
Guruji. Pencil and watercolor and gold paint on paper, 24" x 18".
Yoga Jeevana Kendra, Bangalore, India
Yogacharya Dr. A.K. Atre founded the Yoga Jeevana Kendra, in 1990 in Bangalore, India. He started his Hatha Yoga practice in 1948, became a disciple of Sri Swami Shivananda Saraswati of the Divine Life Society in 1959, and achieved Kundalini awakening in 1973. His deep research produced the formulation of Kundalini Kriyas for safe and controlled arousal of kundalini energy for any dedicated student.
He is a marvel of a man, built like a rock, and inspires and challenges his disciples daily. I am grateful and honored to have studied with him, to have been accepted as a disciple, and thrilled that he posed for this drawing, which I gave to him to keep.
Yoga Jeevana Kendra, Bangalore, India
Yogacharya Dr. A.K. Atre founded the Yoga Jeevana Kendra, in 1990 in Bangalore, India. He started his Hatha Yoga practice in 1948, became a disciple of Sri Swami Shivananda Saraswati of the Divine Life Society in 1959, and achieved Kundalini awakening in 1973. His deep research produced the formulation of Kundalini Kriyas for safe and controlled arousal of kundalini energy for any dedicated student.
He is a marvel of a man, built like a rock, and inspires and challenges his disciples daily. I am grateful and honored to have studied with him, to have been accepted as a disciple, and thrilled that he posed for this drawing, which I gave to him to keep.
Bhanteji. Pencil and watercolor on paper, 11" x 8.5".
Born an "untouchable" HIndu, Bhanteji was married at an early age and became a family man, and a Professor of History at Nisarga Independent Pre University College, in the tiny town of Kollegal, India. In his forties, he converted to Buddhism, and left his wife and family to follow a holy path as a monk, though he still continues to teach at the College, where he is now the Principal. He is incredibly well-respected in the community and beyond as a spiritual leader.
I was lucky enough to stay out at his monastery with him, where we meditated and spoke of Buddhist philosophy throughout the night. He has incredible passion and explosive energy, his mantra is: "Be happy and relax!" He taught me so much in the days that I spent with him, and I am forever grateful to him for posing for this drawing.
Born an "untouchable" HIndu, Bhanteji was married at an early age and became a family man, and a Professor of History at Nisarga Independent Pre University College, in the tiny town of Kollegal, India. In his forties, he converted to Buddhism, and left his wife and family to follow a holy path as a monk, though he still continues to teach at the College, where he is now the Principal. He is incredibly well-respected in the community and beyond as a spiritual leader.
I was lucky enough to stay out at his monastery with him, where we meditated and spoke of Buddhist philosophy throughout the night. He has incredible passion and explosive energy, his mantra is: "Be happy and relax!" He taught me so much in the days that I spent with him, and I am forever grateful to him for posing for this drawing.
Vani. Pencil on Paper. 11" x 8.5'.
Dhamma Paphulla, Bangalore, India
Vani is a Master of Vipassana Meditation, and serves as the teacher for the women at the Dhamma Paphulla, near Bangalore, India. The meditation course is conducted in Noble Silence: students practice the Vipassana technique over ten days, for ten hours a day. It was one of the most intense experiences of my life.
Vani floated above us while we meditated like a stern, but loving, white cloud draped in these billowing white cloths. Once a day, we could meet with the instructor, and break our silence to discuss the technique and our experience. Vani was incredibly patient and compassionate with me, and I learned so much from her in that time.
She posed for me after the completion of the course. Mediators and yogis make the best models, they can hold still for a long time!
Dhamma Paphulla, Bangalore, India
Vani is a Master of Vipassana Meditation, and serves as the teacher for the women at the Dhamma Paphulla, near Bangalore, India. The meditation course is conducted in Noble Silence: students practice the Vipassana technique over ten days, for ten hours a day. It was one of the most intense experiences of my life.
Vani floated above us while we meditated like a stern, but loving, white cloud draped in these billowing white cloths. Once a day, we could meet with the instructor, and break our silence to discuss the technique and our experience. Vani was incredibly patient and compassionate with me, and I learned so much from her in that time.
She posed for me after the completion of the course. Mediators and yogis make the best models, they can hold still for a long time!
Ramses and Stuti at their Wedding. Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, 11" x 8.5".
Bangalore, India.
I met Stuti's parents on the train from New Delhi to Bangalore, and after drawing Shashi's portrait, she insisted that I come to her daughter's wedding and make a drawing of the bride and groom. I was thrilled to be able to attend my first Indian wedding, and only too happy to oblige!
Bangalore, India.
I met Stuti's parents on the train from New Delhi to Bangalore, and after drawing Shashi's portrait, she insisted that I come to her daughter's wedding and make a drawing of the bride and groom. I was thrilled to be able to attend my first Indian wedding, and only too happy to oblige!
Chamundi. Pencil on Paper, 6" x 4".
Goddess Nature. Watercolor and Pen on Paper, 6" x 4".
Surya Namaskar. Video still from performance piece.
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Surya Namaskara is a performance artwork by Lisa Corine von Koch. Filmed in many locations all around the Phoenix Metropolitan area, she performed the Surya Namaskara (Yoga Sun Salutations) in busy public spaces. The goal was to present an alternative speed to the world, to move slowly, gracefully and peacefully- unfettered by the hectic world. Is it possible in the contemporary world to draw focus inside, to move towards stillness? The work is an attempt to focus on slowing the breath and movement, even in a tumultuous environment.
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Surya Namaskara is a performance artwork by Lisa Corine von Koch. Filmed in many locations all around the Phoenix Metropolitan area, she performed the Surya Namaskara (Yoga Sun Salutations) in busy public spaces. The goal was to present an alternative speed to the world, to move slowly, gracefully and peacefully- unfettered by the hectic world. Is it possible in the contemporary world to draw focus inside, to move towards stillness? The work is an attempt to focus on slowing the breath and movement, even in a tumultuous environment.
I AM SHAKTI (part of 108 Times, a collaboration with Britta Hallin and Anthony Obr)
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This is a part of a collaborative drawing/ritual that I made with my dear friends and artists, Britta Hallin, who worked on the drawing with me, and Anthony Obr, who made the soundscape for the video performance. The resulting drawing and the video were shown together in the gallery.
This phase of the collaboration allowed me to use my abilities as a yogi to communicate in ways that I could never have achieved otherwise.
Please see the completed project, and the rest of the collaborative drawings on my website: lisacorinevonkoch.com
Click here to see the video!
This is a part of a collaborative drawing/ritual that I made with my dear friends and artists, Britta Hallin, who worked on the drawing with me, and Anthony Obr, who made the soundscape for the video performance. The resulting drawing and the video were shown together in the gallery.
This phase of the collaboration allowed me to use my abilities as a yogi to communicate in ways that I could never have achieved otherwise.
Please see the completed project, and the rest of the collaborative drawings on my website: lisacorinevonkoch.com