The central image of this Tricycle cover is the very peaceful face of a woman illustrating the "Still Point" theme of the magazine. Repeating the woman's face as both peaceful as well as one calm and one happy expands the image of the Still Point. It's not just when we are at rest, but is present when we are more active. It is not just about being peaceful, but about being calm and happy.
In contrast, the repetition of hands and feet in An Tsherin Sherpa's painting is more jumbled and complex. Specific hands and feet are repeated, but only once. At first you don't even see that it overlays a stylized head of the Buddha. This varied repetition makes me think of "monkey mind" and confusion.
Untitled by An Tsherin Sherpa
(card insert from Tricycle)
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