GATEWAY TO THE SACRED

from $1,600.00

Honshu, Japan

It is an ancient belief that torii represent a gate between the mundane and the sacred. They remind me to focus on things of greater importance and value. Almost like a bell struck out of silence - torii ring out a tone of peace, love, and presence.

In Japanese tradition, a person walks through a torii to get closer to the sacred. Sometimes there are several torii in a row, each marking a new level of hallowed space. I love this concept and the physical practice of an internal journey.

But I also love how the symbol of a torii can outreach its material structure.

I believe that the sacred world exists within. We can escape to an inner stillness in even the most chaotic moments. When I see a torii, I don’t have to walk through it to achieve its power. Even from a distance, I am reminded to access an inner tranquility.

The gift of photography is that sometimes an image can present a deeper truth than the reality of a subject.

The torii gate beckons us to enter but does not present a physical path because water surrounds its complete form. We must transport our attention through the gate instead. We must make the journey within.

This same internal action is necessary when we examine any photograph. A picture can show us places we can’t necessarily travel to and, at the same time, lead us on a journey to new emotions, thoughts, and ideas.

I also see meaning in how this torii’s powerful structure sits in a soft, seemingly endless expanse. Were you to pass through it, you would be in essentially the same place you had come from.

So often, we think of wholeness and peace as rewards at the end of a journey - that serenity must be achieved only after intense practice and dedication to personal growth.

Those things can help make the sacred more easily recognized, but serenity is always there, simply waiting for us to align with it.

As you look at this image, you can imagine journeying through this gate or just traveling from the other side. You will find the sacred either way.

This photograph is a very important one to me. It represents all of what I want to achieve with an image. It has peace, beauty, depth, and mood. It’s clean and simple and tidy. Its spaciousness gives the viewer room to breathe while remaining dynamic and powerful.

It is always my goal to give something deeper with my art. With this image, I hope people will find their inner stillness... their Gateway to the Sacred.

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Honshu, Japan

It is an ancient belief that torii represent a gate between the mundane and the sacred. They remind me to focus on things of greater importance and value. Almost like a bell struck out of silence - torii ring out a tone of peace, love, and presence.

In Japanese tradition, a person walks through a torii to get closer to the sacred. Sometimes there are several torii in a row, each marking a new level of hallowed space. I love this concept and the physical practice of an internal journey.

But I also love how the symbol of a torii can outreach its material structure.

I believe that the sacred world exists within. We can escape to an inner stillness in even the most chaotic moments. When I see a torii, I don’t have to walk through it to achieve its power. Even from a distance, I am reminded to access an inner tranquility.

The gift of photography is that sometimes an image can present a deeper truth than the reality of a subject.

The torii gate beckons us to enter but does not present a physical path because water surrounds its complete form. We must transport our attention through the gate instead. We must make the journey within.

This same internal action is necessary when we examine any photograph. A picture can show us places we can’t necessarily travel to and, at the same time, lead us on a journey to new emotions, thoughts, and ideas.

I also see meaning in how this torii’s powerful structure sits in a soft, seemingly endless expanse. Were you to pass through it, you would be in essentially the same place you had come from.

So often, we think of wholeness and peace as rewards at the end of a journey - that serenity must be achieved only after intense practice and dedication to personal growth.

Those things can help make the sacred more easily recognized, but serenity is always there, simply waiting for us to align with it.

As you look at this image, you can imagine journeying through this gate or just traveling from the other side. You will find the sacred either way.

This photograph is a very important one to me. It represents all of what I want to achieve with an image. It has peace, beauty, depth, and mood. It’s clean and simple and tidy. Its spaciousness gives the viewer room to breathe while remaining dynamic and powerful.

It is always my goal to give something deeper with my art. With this image, I hope people will find their inner stillness... their Gateway to the Sacred.

 

  • EDITION SIZE: 45 + 5 Artist Proofs
    PRINT TYPE: Dye-Transfer Chrome Print

    16x28” Gallery Float: $1600
    16x28” Museum Framed Style: $1900

    24x42" Gallery Float: $3400
    24x42" Museum Framed Style: $4000

    30×52.5” Gallery Float: $4500
    30×52.5” Museum Framed Style: 5400

    36x63" Gallery Float: $5800
    36x63" Museum Framed Style: $6800

    48x84" Gallery Float: $8600
    48x84" Museum Framed Style: $9800

  • GALLERY FLOAT STYLE
    Chrome print is mounted to an archival Sintra and finished with a 3/4” deep metal inset frame on the reverse, allowing the piece to float cleanly off the wall for a sleek, frameless presentation.

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    A 2” deep x 3/8” wide outer moulding surrounds the print, with a 1/4” float gap between the image and the frame. Available in five finish options for a more refined, elevated presentation.

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Designed to evoke stillness and spaciousness

Throughout human history, people have voyaged far and wide in search of peace and understanding of the world. In new lands, they were met with visions that filled their hearts and minds – towering mountains, soft waves, spiraling branches, and expanses of brilliant white snow. And though many of us have not embarked on extended spiritual pilgrimages, we have all experienced the expansion of our minds and hearts as we witness a breathtaking view. Embracing the power of beauty and the landscape on our mood, these photographs are designed to evoke peace and stillness - and provide the space to embrace the full breadth of our emotions.

Science tells us about the power of beauty

Studies show that focusing on beauty and serenity in nature creates lasting positive effects – increasing happiness, positive social interactions, and a sense of meaning and purpose in life. In one study, 95% of those interviewed said their mood improved after spending time outside – noting a decrease in depression, stress, and anxiety. Time in nature has also proven to increase our ability to pay attention and live in the present moment. Nature is vital to our well-being, but not all of us have a beautiful setting outside our windows. That’s why we need art.

Bring beauty into your home

Scientists have confirmed that viewing scenes of nature in art can positively impact your health and well-being almost as effectively as visiting a beautiful environment. Art allows us to enjoy our morning coffee at a temple in Kyoto and cuddle up with our pets by the stunning coast of Maui. To spend our days in the bustle of the city and return home to the tranquility of a breathtaking view. Fine art photography is more than an image - it is your calm in the chaos, an uplifting breath on a troubling day, and the stillness to embrace your most authentic emotions and nurture your best self.