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Seeing Art When You Meet It

When we encounter art we are engaged in a way of seeing that goes beyond the conventional, beyond what can be conceptualized and defined. It means one has to allow oneself to be open as much as possible. With practice, we facilitate this switch to seeing creatively and recognize that appreciation and creation of art have a common root.

Posted byHelmut MohelskyFebruary 2, 2018April 29, 2019Posted inArticles2 Comments on Seeing Art When You Meet It

Boredom and Photography: A Barrier to Seeing

Boredom is part of the human condition. Instead of avoiding and rejecting it the author suggests to work with it in creatively. Paying close attention to boredom affects one’s life. Applied to photography it allows for a different perspective and changes the quality of our pictures.

Posted byHelmut MohelskyDecember 1, 2017April 17, 2019Posted inArticles1 Comment on Boredom and Photography: A Barrier to Seeing

Photography from a Zen Perspective.

A. Koestler talks about conflicts that can not be solved by logic or reason. Because they have no rational solution they play a fundamental role in creativity. To transcend the impasse they create, the author suggests a contemplative approach, allowing photography to have a spiritual foundation.

Posted byHelmut MohelskyOctober 6, 2017April 28, 2019Posted inArticles2 Comments on Photography from a Zen Perspective.

In Defense of No Titles

We like to give titles to pictures. They provide directions for the viewer. The author feels this practice is incompatible with a contemplative approach and explains why.

Posted byHelmut MohelskyAugust 4, 2017April 28, 2019Posted inArticlesLeave a comment on In Defense of No Titles

More on Seeing Creatively

The contemplative method of photography, rooted in Buddhism, addresses creativity from a different perspective. It promotes shooting from the heart and not shooting from the head alone. In order to make this transition, we need to turn ‘within’. The author comments on the difficulties involved and makes some suggestions as to overcome them.

Posted byHelmut MohelskyJune 2, 2017April 27, 2019Posted inArticlesLeave a comment on More on Seeing Creatively

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