Due to the continuing strong public interest and attendance, two additional months were added to the exhibition run, it ends on September 30th.
The exhibition features large color photographs of ancient Tibetan, Burmese, and Khmer temples and landscapes. Also on display is an ancient sitting Buddha shrine and two display cases full of elegant old Tibetan artifacts. The opening was attended by approximately 1500 people and a blessing performed by three High Tibetan Lamas.
On Saturday, September 13th, Kenneth Parker will be at the gallery giving a talk about the exhibition, it will start at 1:00pm.
Installation view Center for Photographic ArtBuddhist Earth: Sacred Places / Sacred Work
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth ParkerChortens over Kali Gandaki River, Tangbe
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth ParkerOld Prayer Flags, Chu Tzung Cave Temple
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth ParkerDzong Ruin and Cliffs, Dhakmar
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth ParkerBlue Lotus and Earthquake Crack, Thubchen Temple, Lo Monthang
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth ParkerSunrise from Dhammayazaka Zedi
Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth ParkerThatbyinnyu Stupas and Sinmyarshin Pagodas,
Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker
Kenneth Parker's early experience as fine art color pioneer Eliot Porter’s field assistant helped him to isolate and capture mysteries in nature that he struggled for decades to unravel as a PhD oceanographer in global climate change. Paul Caponigro and William Giles have also brought essential influences into his development as close, consistent mentors since the 70s. His work is represented by the Weston Gallery in Carmel and other leading galleries and collections nationwide, and has been has exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, Oakland Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Los Angeles County and San Diego Museums of Natural History.
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Kenneth Parker
Buddhist Earth: Sacred Places / Sacred Work
May 30 – September 30, 2008
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The Center for Photographic Art
Sunset Cultural Center
San Carlos & 9th Streets
Carmel, CA 93921
(831)-625-5181
For additional information visit the websites of
The Center for Photographic Art or Kenneth Parker.
Linda Rowland Jones also wrote a nice article about Kenneth Parker and the exhibition in her Survision blog.
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