Nairtmya ~Goddess of No Self~ (Rima Fujita)
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Rima Fujita
Nairtmya ~Goddess of No Self~
Mixed media on paper
16x13 in
2019
Nairtmya, the goddess of No Self is a powerful yogini and an embodiment of the Tibetan Buddhist concept of "non-self." This meditation piece depicts how this deity helps you destroy your delusional mind and lead you to liberation.
Estimated value: $5,000 - $6,000
About the artist:
Rima Fujita: Artist & Author
Known as a unique visionary artist who paints the visions she receives in her dreams and meditations, Rima’s distinctive way of using the vivid palettes on the black surface has become her signature style. Rima was born in Tokyo, grew up in New York City, and now divides her time between California, New York, Japan and India. She graduated from Parsons School of Design in NYC, and has exhibited her work internationally to much acclaim. Her works have been collected globally. She is also the author of ten visual story books. Rima has a philanthropic passion for Tibetan children’s education. She has created seven children's books in Tibetan and English, and has donated more than 15,000 books to exile. H.H. The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Betty Williams, three Nobel Peace Laureates personally gave her special recognition in 2006 at the International Peace Summit. She has won various awards internationally. Rima has exhibited and presented her works at Rubin Museum of Art (New York), Tibet House US (New York), Trace Foundation (New York), Mingei Museum, San Diego Museum of Fine Art, Tagore Gallery (New York & Beverly Hills), Isetan Art Gallery and Mizuma Art Gallery to name a few. Her published books include: The Extraordinary Life Of H.H.The Fourteenth Dalai Lama ~An Illuminated Journey~ (Wisdom Publications), The Day The Buddha Woke Up (Wisdom Publication), Save the Himalayas (One Peace Books), Wonder Garden (Fushosha), Wonder Talk (Sanctuary), The Little Black Box (KK Bestsellers), Simple Meditation (Kodhansha), TB Aware, Rewa (CTA/DoH) and Tibetan Identity (CTA/DoE).
Website:
https://rimafujita.com