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Western art has been influenced by Buddhist thought since its arrival in the west in the mid-late 1800's. This can be seen in the work of artists such as Van Gogh, Gauguin, Marcel Duchamp and, more recently, Bill Viola, Suzanne Lacy and many more.
The visual artists represented here are practicing Buddhists who also share this influence. We can get a taste from the variety of work shown here how this ancient tradition is beginning to meet our contemporary world and consciousness.
This is the start of what we hope will be a substantial collection of images produced by Western Buddhist artists. You can contact the artist if you wish to enquire about a commission and you can also buy downloads of their work, which will help support their ongoing work.
Aloka has been creating images for many years, many well-known in the FWBO. Based in Norwich, he pursues his own artwork as well as commissions.
Amitajyoti is a practising Buddhist artist based in London. She creates Buddhist devotional images to commission as well as paintings incorporating a wider base of imagery.
Chintamani has created several 'classic' images popular in the FWBO, and more recently has been creating more Buddha rupas than 2-D paintings.
Visuddhimati lives in London where she combines her artwork with teaching meditation and Buddhism at the North London Buddhist Centre.
Padmakara has many interests including creative photography.
He resides in the Buddhist hot-spot of Mossley, near Manchester, and digitised many of Sangharakshita's photos on this site!