The inspiration for the project Between the mountains and the sea, (that we are exhibiting in Stockholm right now, info in profile) was inspired by a meditation from the zen buddhist munk and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh.
In difficult times of being a young adult, I (Iris) used this meditation to ground myself in body and mind. The visualisation of the mountain- solid, strong, permanent and stable disregarding rain, storms and wind, is an inspiration to feel the peace and belonging from within when the surroundings or emotions are chaotic. We use this visualisation continuously in these times of turbulence and uncertainty.
Here’s an excerpt from Thích Nhất Hạnh’s book Touching Peace:
“We are all flowers”:
Breathing in, I know I am breathing in.
Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.
Breathing in, I see myself as a flower.
Breathing out, I feel fresh.
Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain.
Breathing out, I feel solid.
Breathing in, I see myself as still water.
Breathing out, I reflect all that is.
Breathing in, I see myself as space.
Breathing out, I feel free.
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Today is the international Mountain day! What suits better than this foggy, dramatic view of the mountain Sierra Bernia in Spain?
This is a part of a huge panoramic artwork that will be shown in the exhibition ”Between the mountains and the sea” in Stockholm, early march, together with other interpretations of the nature in our vicinity. You will get to experience some XL format prints as well as insanely high resolution screens whilst taking part of a story where we merge with our surrounding nature...
The following weeks we will post more material from the work with this exciting project. Stay tuned to hear some flamenco tunes, to see outwordly waves at sunset and mystical vibes in lush green....
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In the middle of our photo shoot we got some “help” from our new family member. Let us introduce our sweet rescue dog Skye!
Skye is a very clever individual with a great personality who surprises us every day. Like, when she puts on the robot vacuum cleaner. Or when we have to stop her intense washing of our cat Zaghi. Also, she thinks that the best way to get attention is to fall flat to the ground. Which she does... everywhere....
Happy weekend everyone! #artistduoalexandrovklum#artistduo#artistdog#photoshoot#fujifilm#fujifilmgfx100s#mbfamily@irisalexandrov@mattiasklumofficial