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Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara.Often Quan Yin is shown pouring a stream of healing water, the "Water of Life," from a small vase. With this water devotees and all living things are blessed with physical and spiritual peace.

The memory of standing with my mom at the blackboard and watching her hand move as she taught me to draw my first face has shaped the direction of my art through the years. I have been fascinated by faces ever since. The line in our house is, "if it is hanging on the wall and has a face, Suz made it." In the last 5 years, I have been exploring the relationship between sacred, mythical, and mundane in my work. In many ways, it helps me truly appreciate these areas of my life and recognize just how much overlap there is. My hope is that these images bring you a sense of wonder and joy - and, perhaps a chance to reflect on the sacred and wonder in your everyday life. The original mixed media pieces may consist of any of the following:...