ishkanexus's Profile

Bio

Ishka grew up in Northern California. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a professional bachelors degree in Architecture; however, she had decided earlier on that she would pursue her career as an artist upon graduation. During her fourth year in college, she spent a year studying abroad in France, and traveled all over western Europe. It was then that she became certain of her path. Her experience of life outside the U.S. transformed her entire perception of art and community. She has since made her way to Japan, Canada, the Hawaiian islands, Costa Rica--expanding her experience as a true citizen of the world, and using every opportunity to absorb spiritual guidance and inspiration for her art.

"My work is a reflection of how we experience life with an attitude of thanks, grace, and play. When we do this, reality is a lot more like a dream. Everything takes on an air of fluidity, and there is more space in our minds to experience moments like water in a river, continuing onward without resistance to what is. This does not mean that we give up the power of choice, or that we "give in" to whatever comes our way. To emulate the river is to understand that the nature of the river is to keep on. Water does not hold onto the river bank, it simply flows.

One purpose of my work is to act as a reminder that the world is not black and white. If we remain present, patient, and curious throughout life, we judge ourselves and others less often, and adapt more easily and frequently to change that is the result of a grand collaboration of events. The subject matter in my pieces is a representation of the ability to experience perfection as a state of transformation, and that each phase and form of existence is part of a universal process in which NO ONE is alone. If we can understand our interdependence with all things, we can synchronize our perspective with and direction towards the greater landscape of interconnection; and life becomes the most exhilarating game we've ever played."

Most pieces you see here began as a pencil drawing. Some are left as is, and others were scanned into photoshop (for coloring, collaging, copying, flipping, rotating, etc.) to create mandalas and/or other unique visual effects. Other media includes watercolor on canvas, acrylic, and tri-color monotype prints.

Female, Born on October 29

Favorite Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil