artist statement

I'm interested in all facets of Tibetan life; from architecture to folk art, mythical tales to utility objects, and see

them as sources and references for my work. The colors and the lines in the simplest woven textiles,

and even the rhythms of Tibetan music, all have in them the sensibilities of the culture. I draw

particular inspiration from pre-Buddhist and Buddhist world views and symbols, such as those found in

the Shang Shung rock art of ancient Tibet. More recently, I've started to look at the political

situation in Tibet from a human perspective and an individual's experience. I find that this is the only

way to get beyond the statistics and become closer to the reality of human suffering that is at the heart of 

being a Tibetan in Tibet these days.