Ulyana Gore
Dragon
2020
Steel, glass
12”x13”x6”
I wanted to show the juxtaposition between the calming atmosphere of nature and the dragon as a powerful creature also often associated with destruction. I wanted to play with the idea of perception and how our culture shapes our views. I am currently taking a class on Tibetan art and one of the subjects is wrathful deities. When first introduced to the images, I thought to myself, why would anyone worship these frightening looking beings that resemble wrath when Buddhism is all about compassion? As time went on I learned that in Tibetan culture they are regarded as protectors and their forcefulness is what is needed to cut through ignorance or scare away evil spirits that cause disease and misfortune. It shows that appearances can be deceiving and what we initially perceive to be true is not the full reality. I think it is important to question our initial thoughts on any situation and be able to look at it through a different lense. In some ways this dragon is a representation of 2020. On the outside it is fierce and chaotic, but when reflecting on it there is also a gentler and positive side to it. For me personally when I reflect on how it has benefitted me and what I can learn going into the future, I think about how it has made me more appreciative of simple things like having a job and being able to leave the house. With more things being online and my schedule being flexible It’s allowed me to spend more time with my dog and have more free time to take him to the dog park and go on hikes. This dragon serves as a reminder that even though you can’t always control the environment, you can control your mindset and cho
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