Welcome to The Drishti Experience (Part 3 of 5)
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Large Drishti Paintings in process with the Flower of Life sacred geometry background.
This is the third in a series of 5 posts focused on my current solo painting exhibit: The Drishti Experience - Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being. If you missed the first two posts, you can read Part 1 and Part 2 before continuing.
The exhibit is now up and available for viewing. The gallery location and hours are listed at the bottom of the page.
With composition covered, it's time to look at the Flower of Life.
What is the Flower of Life?
The Flower Of Life is an ancient sacred geometric symbol that's found in many different cultures and traditions around the world. Egyptian, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian cultures all have numerous representations of this ancient symbol in their art and architecture.
The oldest known example can be found in the Temple Of Osiris on a wall relief which is thought to be about 6,000 years old.
The Flower Of Life is believed to contain ancient sacred knowledge about the origins of the universe and our place in it. It's said that it contains a sacred geometry that can explain the underpinning of the cosmos.
Some believe that it holds the secrets of the universe and the key to unlocking its hidden knowledge. In fact, sacred geometry states that this ancient symbol contains the patterns of creation, and that it's capable of explaining the fundamental structure of space and time.
Why I chose it for this series
I am creative, passionate and inspired, Little Drishti (12" x 16" x 2").
Some believe that the Flower of Life represents the unity of all life and the interconnectedness of all beings.
My healing journey taught me the importance of our interconnection, and I felt that this symbol was the best symbol among many sacred geometries to represent this. And the more I dove into and learned about the Flower of Life, the more it made sense why I chose it.
Brené Brown, a research professor and author known for her work on vulnerability, courage, empathy, and shame, emphasizes the importance of healthy connections in her studies on human behavior and emotional well-being.
She often discusses how connection is at the core of healing and overall well-being. A key insight from her work in this regard is Connection as a Fundamental Human Need.
Brown asserts that human beings are wired for connection. Meaningful connections with others are essential for emotional and mental health. Without these connections, people experience loneliness, which is linked to increased stress, anxiety, and even physical health problems.
Above painting: I am creative, passionate and inspired, Little Drishti (12" x 16" x 2"). Mixed media on wood panel, framed. Price $600 please contact the artist info@debchaney.com for purchase. Work available Jan 9th, 2025 after exhibit takedown. Thank you.
How I incorporated the flower of life into my Drishti Paintings
As you may recall in a previous post, I shared about my small study paintings and how they helped me figure out my approach in layering the big paintings. I used these small pieces to experiment with different ways to include the flower of life symbol into these paintings.
In the final large Drishti Paintings, now on display at Amelia Douglas Gallery, I used 3 techniques to incorporate this sacred geometry. Using beautiful multi-sized flower of life stencils, I applied acrylic spray paint, thick clear layers with gel medium, and pencil.
The spray paint was a wonderful tool to create straight and marked edges in the work.
Gel medium allowed me to create clear and translucent layers that I could intermingle with paint glazes to create ethereal effects.
If you look closely at the large finished Drishti Paintings on display, you'll see echoes of pencil incorporated in them as I would draw in the flower of life shapes and then erase parts to integrate them into the other layers of the paintings.
It's been done before
My intention and purpose of creating these Drishti Paintings is in support of our meditation practice, to encourage us to go inward and tap into our divinity. Turns out, paintings created specifically in support of meditation have been done before!
Yantras are ancient paintings dating back to 11,000–10,000 BCE that were created by Tibetan Buddhists, also used sacred geometry, and were made specifically as an aid to meditation.
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The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being
Deb Chaney, Solo Exhibit, Amelia Douglas Gallery
November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2025
Seven large scale mixed media abstract paintings by Deb Chaney. Her latest work is inspired by her desire to experience and visually express the frequency of her well-being. This series sheds light on the link between healing mental illness and developing spiritual consciousness.
Location
Amelia Douglas Gallery
Fourth Floor North, Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5
Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Gallery Website