Evoking Peace, Introspection, and Mindfulness through Art

I was inspired to paint this piece because the art market is filled with either traditional or contemporary paintings, and artists offer the same artworks, which seems repetitive. I wanted to offer a blend of traditional and contemporary art, and this is the piece that came out. 

Through this artwork I want to convey that when you focus on taming your mind, no external disturbances can shake its stability. A clear and peaceful mind can never be affected by chaos, allowing you to navigate life with resilience and strength.

Since the inception of this idea, I couldn’t stop until I completed it. This work is close to my heart, as I drew inspiration from the Buddha’s teachings and the blending of traditional concepts with contemporary painting.

Although our world is filled with noise, stress, and uncertainty, finding inner peace is more important. This artwork highlights the power of mindfulness in overcoming challenges.

The first work I created was Wheel of Life, made under the guidance of my master painter Lopen Tshewang Tenzin. Out of the six sections in the Wheel of Life, I focused on the Naraka realm (18 hell realms). This painting was featured in my first solo exhibition, Hell – Wheel of Life, right after I graduated from the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (NIZC) in Thimphu, Bhutan.

I draw inspiration from the Buddha’s teachings and blend this with contemporary art forms. This fusion allows me to make ancient ideas accessible and relevant to today’s world. My goal is to evoke a sense of peace, introspection, and mindfulness, inviting viewers to connect with the essence of the Buddha’s philosophy.