Jordan Casteel Instagram – My relationship to prayer, faith, stillness has ebbed and flowed over the years. I often find myself envying those who have found a practice that grounds them into a place of peace.
Since moving to Upstate NY, I have built relationships with people whose lives are dedicated to various forms of Buddhism. One of those people I’ve been lucky enough to meet is Chime Lama @chimi.choden — a Tibetan American writer and multi-genre artist.
In addition, as I move through my own journey towards motherhood, it was very apt that the day we connected to photograph for this painting, she was 5 months pregnant — probably adding to my decision to highlight her levitation… honoring her as she reflects my own longing and aspirations.
For @caseykaplangallery upcoming presentation at Art Basel Miami Beach @artbasel , I’m contributing my latest painting, entitled “Chimé (Eternal Lamp of Dharma)” (2023), a monumental oil portrait of Chime Lama, pictured in the prayer room at Kunzang Palchen Ling (KTD) @barwaydorje_dharma Monastery (founded by her father, the Third Bador Tulku Rinoiche) in Red Hook, NY.
Image:
“Chimé (Eternal Lamp of Dharma)” 2023
Oil on canvas
80 x 94″ / 203.2 x 238.76cm | Posted on 27/Nov/2023 22:20:05
