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Connor Hughes Maitri - Buddhist Graffiti Style Abstract Painting in Bright Blues & Greens2021
2021
About the Item
In Buddhism, maitri is the first of the four virtues that one must practice in order to dissolve any sense of a separate self, as a means of connecting to the divine within. Known as Brahmaviharas, these virtues build upon one another, starting with maitri. The term maitri can be translated from Sanskrit as "loving-kindness," "benevolence," or "friendliness." The concept is central to the Buddhist practice of loving-kindness meditation and is also referenced in ancient Hindu and Jain scriptures.
Connor Hughes
Maitri
acrylic on canvas
30h x 40w in
76.20h x 101.60w cm
CHU017
Artist Statement
When painting and sculpting with mixed media, I get to play with the universe, creating chaos and then introducing structure and order. I seek to cultivate exactly the right amount of order, leaving much of the initial unstructured work alone, which allows me to process the trauma of living and letting go of that which I cannot control. I am unable to undo the lines superimposed on the chaotic background which makes for an exercise in accepting past actions and seeking how to create balance from the resulting composition. As a result I grow alongside my art and each piece feels alive. My pieces often begin without me knowing the end result, presenting infinite trajectories, but ultimately one end that feels right and finally settles in asking for no more.
The heavy mark-making is a nod to the fearlessness of graffiti and its emulation of the troubled and shameless beauty created by humans as they collaborate and clash with nature and one another. Each piece explores the interrelated nature of what humans create and what they are. Some pieces are influenced by the tension of engaging with looming current events or concerns related to humanity’s environmental or technological future. Others are filled with the exuberance of connecting to all that exists and love for other human beings whose creations validate my own shaky existence.
- Creator:Connor Hughes (1993)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Chicago, IL
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