Art Enables…
January 13, 2017

“Art enables us to find ourselves and loose ourselves at the same time.” Quote by Thomas Merton, butterfly design by Meredith Eliassen, 2016.
Magic eye beads of Tibet are called dZi beads, and they are often etched or treated agate revered for their protective qualities.

One of the stories about dZi beads is that they were originally insects that were petrified.
Happy Halloween!!!
October 31, 2016

“Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul.” Words by Thomas Merton (1915-1968), design by Meredith Eliassen, 2016.
Over the next few days this site will explore the Mexican Day of the Dead that emerged from the ancient pre-Columbian traditions.