Can masking tape and a pencil help you practice meditation through art?
In short: The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites you to explore meditation and healing by creating a tactile drawing. This virtual, prerecorded session uses a monumental mural of the Buddha of medicine as inspiration, teaching you how to use simple household supplies to engage with art in a reflective way.
This session centers on the 'Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru', a massive mural dating to approximately 1319 during China's Yuan dynasty. Measuring over 24 feet by 49 feet, the work is crafted from water-based pigment applied over a clay and straw foundation. By studying this historic piece, participants are encouraged to find stillness and focus through the act of creation.
To participate, you only need a pencil, an eraser, and masking tape. The process emphasizes a tactile approach, using the tape to build texture and structure within your drawing. This method transforms the act of viewing a museum masterpiece into a personal, meditative exercise.
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