When asked what it felt like to create such beautiful paintings Lorie Schackmann said, "Being able to lose myself in the process of bringing a painting to life is a gift." Truly, this is all that needs to be said. Art is soul work. Each time an artist brings a painting to life, the soul reveals itself. The soul is feminine. For The Imperishable Treasure, the soul was imaged as a flower with the orchid being the most feminine of all flowers. We are drawn into and beyond the sensuality of the orchid into its very essence. We share in its strength and pride at being fully alive in the world. The "Yellow Orchid" which graces The Imperishable Treasure is a gift to us all.
This is what the artist wishes to share about her latest work. "I have always been drawn to religious icons. The blank stares and unusual hand gestures made me wonder about their mysterious world. For the religious the icon was more than a sacred image or picture. It was a potent evocation of the world beyond. Miracles could happen and salvation could be had through devotion. The hand gestures of Christian Orthodox icons seemed to me to mirror the mudra or hand gesture common in Hinduism and Buddhism. The mudra is a mystic position of the hands, a seal, or a symbol. Their origin is a mystery. Each mudra I have chosen to paint has been used in temples and churches since time immemorial to support meditation and prayer. They can be seen in Hindu depictions of gods, as well as portrayals of Christ, Buddha, and saints. The mudra symbolizes characteristics we hope to acquire."
Lorie Schackmann draws inspiration for her artwork from her spirituality, mythology, history, her extensive travels and the beautiful natural surroundings of her studio home, Millpond Studio. Her artwork of the past 20 years is displayed in many corporate and private collections. She has exhibited extensively across the nation. Lorie Schackmann attended the University of Morris—Minnesota in 1981 where she received her B.A. She received her B.F.A. from St. Cloud State University—Minnesota in 1983.
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