Contemplative art is any type of artwork that brings about contemplation for the soul experiencing it. Some artwork explicitly shouts what it is, while other pieces often perplex the viewer into finding deeper meaning. Often this goes beyond what the artist may have originally intended. In seeking significance, by exhibiting a varied, diverse and impactful selection of carefully curated pieces, we envision people discovering peace, inspiration and soul care through contemplative experiences designed around works of art.
Contemplative Art Project combines the study and practice of contemplation with works of art. By allowing people within the community a space to be with works of art for the primary purpose of allowing life to slow down, be still and reflect, and enjoy beauty and creativity, it is our hope you will discover equanimity, inner awakening and well-being within your own soul. Awakening to joy is often one of the many fruits blossoming when seeds of inspiration are planted within the souls of people. We believe art acts as these seeds of inspiration that may take root within to bring about new aliveness, awareness, and awakening of joy. By asking questions like, "how does one experience inspiration, peace and soul care through works of art?" to "how does one experience inner positive transformation by engaging artworks?" opens the door for refreshing, robust and rich conversations that may not otherwise occur. Through being still and allowing works of art to speak to one's soul, Contemplative Art Project welcomes all who seek to go deeper and be moved for greater meaning and purpose in their lives.
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To be still and contemplate requires an investment in time, silence and one’s own inner soul to allow life and beauty around you to unfold and teach you. This may occur in the outdoors while observing a bird soaring across the sky or it may occur by simply watching a butterfly or flower unfolding its colors before you. From the rain falling down to sunbeams piercing the clouds above, nature often contains multiple layers of beauty and delight for those who will pause and notice. As nature is often a great source for personal well-being and healing, it is our desire for Contemplative Art Project Foundation to bring similar experiences of well-being to your own life through carefully curated works of art designed around a contemplative philosophy. By going beyond just looking at a painting as an example to seeing what it has to reveal to your own life, the transformational threshold of looking to seeing within is an incredible experience we hope you encounter. We can provide the art, the space, and an environment for such transformation to occur, but it is up to you to take time to be still, and enter into the inner knowing where contemplative art may take you to a place of new wellness, inspiration and peace.