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Category Archives: Soulful Expressions
An Occupation of Loss: Installation Featuring Professional Mourners From Around the World
Taryn Simon's gathers professional mourners from 15 different countries
In September 2016, an installation opened at the Armory Arts Center in New York that explored the cultural multiplicities of grief as expressed in different countries, from Ecuador to Ghana to Burkina Faso to Cambodia. For the installation, “An Occupation … Continue reading
Death Masks Created by 3D Printer Symbolize Journey From Life to Death
The new-age death masks are exquisitely colored and pay homage to the ancient practice
Death masks have a long history, dating back thousands of years. In the absence of photography, they were an excellent way for the still-living to remember and commemorate their loved ones who had died. And now, Neri Oxman and her … Continue reading
Nancy LeVine Captures the Beauty of Aging in Her Portraits of Senior Dogs
LeVine's stunning photographs hold important lessons for humans facing the end of life
Award- winning photographer Nancy LeVine is a dog lover, artist and the author of the critically acclaimed, bestselling book, “Senior Dogs Across America.” A former fashion photographer who once worked with celebrities like Kate Moss and Andy McDowell, LeVine more … Continue reading
Prince Mural Transformed Two Years After His Death
Mother Nature delights muralist Christine Stein and Prince fans the world over with a spring surprise
Artist Christine Stein was listening to Prince’s song “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” when she first heard of the singer’s death in 2016. Her sadness over his loss inspired her to paint a commemorative Prince mural, displaying it … Continue reading
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Morning Altars by Day Schildkret Highlights the Beauty in Impermanence
Day Schildkret's spiritual and artistic practice comes together in the creation of impermanent earth art
California-based artist and educator Day Schildkret has become internationally renowned for his beautiful, mandala-inspired Morning Altars. Schildkret creates each piece of impermanent earth art as a process of mindful meditation, inspired by a blessing, created in collaboration with the natural world, and woven … Continue reading
Evgenia Medvedeva Confronts Grief and Loss in Her “Clinical Death” Figure Skating Routine
The Russian skater uses choreography and music to express complex emotions
Olympic figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva is no stranger to controversy. In the world of competitive figure skating, many performers choose crowd-pleasing routines that are beautiful, delicate and lighthearted in mood. But Medvedeva often takes a slightly different approach to her … Continue reading
