I’m not sure why I insist on using my fingers when working with charcoal…they always crack and bleed, but I am getting more savvy about using a Chamois…or paper towel in this case. — at Sacred Shadow Studio for the Mind Unwind June Exhibit.

Still need to figure out how to make the wall panels movable so the doors they will be hiding can be accessed easily throughout the exhibition to make space for classes and other events in the Gallery.  Click images for more about this piece by the artist.

The Sacred Shadow Self exhibit is an interactive art installation including live meditation performances and featuring two youth origami artists inspired by a 2-year-old, two young artists and a wise elder

All Youth Origami Artists are welcome to bring in and share their favorite pieces during the West Seattle Artwalk June 13th, 5pm-7pm.

Included in the June exhibition called “The Sacred Shadow Self” will be a seascape of shadows made by large-scale Origami structures including an 11 foot Origami Albatross folded by 3rd grader Cole Durnwirth and an Origami Sea Anemone assembled by 3rd grader Caroline Byrne.

Please RSVP on Facebook or the Contact Form on June Artist Karah Pino’s Website , so we know how much space to make for sharing!

From Vipassana, QiGong Practitioners, Yogis and Yoginis to Kirtan Performers and other Meditation Practitioners.  Please join us and share your sacred practice in a sacred space for the benefit of people curious about meditation and interested in learning more about meditation. 

Please read the complete Artist Statement for more information and fill out the form at the end of the page to share YOUR sacred self!  You are also welcome to bring brochures or other informational materials to leave behind throughout the month long exhibition.

Performances are scheduled June 13th, during West Seattle Art Walk from 6p-9p and closing June 28th 7p-10p.

Other performances can be scheduled throughout the month by filling out the form at the end of the Artist Statement.

Blessings, Metta and Namaste,

Karah Pino - Artist and Meditator

Ages 9 and up will learn how to produce professional quality videos at a low to no budget. Our instructors will guide kids through video concept (writing & planning, shot-lists, pre-production); production (lighting & shooting video);and post production (editing and uploading). Young directors/filmmakers will ultimately upload their personal youtube videos on their own personal channel. This camp encourages kids to be creative, helpful, informative & collaborative. Their videos can be for education, for marketing, or simply to make a viral video. It is up to each child to submit and get their video idea okay before start of the course. There will be homework….not every evening, but work outside the studio will be required. Video Club will meet after school for 6 weeks on Fridays at 4pm until 6:00pm. 

$350/6 week session.

The current instructor is Mark Brent. Learn more about him.

Read Mark Brent’s statement and see example videos. 

Call Mind Unwind to get your child into this great and fun program. 

(206) 849-7222

Mind Unwind offers Happy Hour Painting in our Treehouse Lounge as a part of our Drink & Think series.
more from the Drink & Think workshops 
For $20 get:

A Large Canvas
Paint
Supplies
and a Drink Included during the 6pm to 8pm happy hour.

$5, $10, $15 canvases available too.

Shadow test

See how it turns out at Mind Unwind this June.

I hope you enjoy exploring the space of the Sacred Shadow as if a 2 year old, in divine celebration of being in the world.  Hope to see you there! -Karah Pino, MAcOM, Artist

media: paper, light, refractions and shadows 

performance: mindfulness, qigong, yoga, chanting, singing bowls,

and other meditative arts

Origami Style Shadow Maker

“The Sacred Shadow Self” is an interactive art installation including live meditation performances opening June 2013 at Mind Unwind Gallery

“We are all a precious child of creator and as such our shadow is also a sacred part of our selves as the precious children of the holy people our ancestors in the context of the natural order in the universe.” 

- Patricia Anne Davis, Navajo Wisdom Keeper

See how it turns out at Mind Unwind this June!

Part of what my great joy in making art is seeing how ideas end up manifesting as they change and adapt to different circumstances. Hope you’ll come play with your sacred shadow self!

-Karah Pino, MAcOM, Artist

media: paper, light, refractions and shadows 

performance: mindfulness, qigong, yoga, chanting, singing bowls,

and other meditative arts

“The Sacred Shadow Self” is an interactive art installation including live meditation performances opening June 2013 at Mind Unwind Gallery ~ West Seattle.

~Still looking for QiGong, Yoga and other Meditation Performers!!~

To join in meditation, please fill out the form at the end of the Artist Statement.

“We are all a precious child of creator and as such our shadow is also a sacred part of our selves as the precious children of the holy people our ancestors in the context of the natural order in the universe.” 

- Patricia Anne Davis, Navajo Wisdom Keeper

Here is a video interview with Dave Ryan and photos from the opening night during the West Seattle Art Walk on 4/11/13 .

Dave Ryan and Krystal Kelley

For artists, come sell your wares. Entrance fee includes table, you keep all your sales…there is no commission. Table fee is $15 per artist. Register early, space is limited!

For art enthusiasts, come buy local art that is creative and inspiring. Support local art and business!

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