artist statement I'm interested in all facets of Tibetan life; from architecture to folk art, mythical tales to utility objects, and see them as sources and references for my work. The colors and the lines in the simplest woven textiles, and even the rhythms of Tibetan music, all have in them the sensibilities of the culture. I draw particular inspiration from pre-Buddhist and Buddhist world views and symbols, such as those found in the Shang Shung rock art of ancient Tibet. More recently, I've started to look at the political situation in Tibet from a human perspective and an individual's experience. I find that this is the only way to get beyond the statistics and become closer to the reality of human suffering that is at the heart of being a Tibetan in Tibet these days.
| artist bio Gyatso was born in Tibet, and grew up in India, Britain and the USA. His paintings have been exhibited at galleries in Boulder, New York, Santa Fe, Washington DC, Montreal, Zurich and Atlanta. A wider range of Gyatso's work can be seen at www.gyatsostudio.com
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