Reflection in Singing Bowl, Alton Mills Art Centre
Representing the heavenly body Venus, this bowl my Marlene Hilton Moore is said to have been spun from a single sheet of sacred bronze metal.
The bowl does not actually sing, but represents the meditative aspect of traditional singing bowls. The artist believes the size amplifies that connection without shouting, and the colour (golden yellow) carries the promise of enlightenment and happiness.
Another view of the reflection
Brown on the outside surface represents earth, which connects the meditative moment to all things natural.
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37 comments:
How beautiful and fascinating information to accompany your compositions.
I've never heard of singing bowls. So interesting to find out about this.
Interesting post. The reflection in the bowl is beautiful.
Very informative, would love to hear it sing. Lovely reflection.
I love what it represents in such a beautiful way.
Thanks for sharing this lovely part of your world, CC.
That IS special being able to see the reflection in the bowl. The bowl has such a glow that you would think there was water in it. And it does have a sort of singing/ringing aura about it.
So much character in those colors, is that a copper bowl? Richard from Amish Stories
Absolutely stunning and so interesting!
Truthfully I've never heard of Marlene Hilton Moore and there doesn't seem to be much info available on her, at least not a quick search. I'll have to try again when I have more time.
What a beautiful bowl - even if it doesn't sing. I've seen/heard a few singing bowls and think they are wonderful.
Darla
beautiful craftsmanship!
I'm hearing steel drums right now. Gotta get me a rum runner.
I've never heard of these either!
Wow that is beautiful - it "sings" in a non-vocal way. Love how you captured it inside and out!
Gorgeous craftsmanship. I've not heard of a singing bowl, but it probably sounds better than my singing!
It's beautiful. I've never heard of singing bowls. I love the reflections inside.
Wow, that's gorgeous!
That's brilliant but it isn't Friday! :-)
Interesting!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Beautiful and fascinating and your captures are awesome! What a great look at all of our worlds in one place!
What a stunning object!
Gorgeous photos of a beautiful creation~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)
What an interesting and pretty bowl. Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.
Very interesting stuff! And pretty bowl too :)
You did a wonderfully in capturing its essence and beauty.
I've seen bowls, where, if you run your finger around the rim it does sing!
These are wonderful!
Cheers from Cottage Country!
So beautiful, I love the reflections in it. Wonderful!
How lovely!
Wow you could probably fit 10 of mine in that one.
Such a beautiful bowl. I wish I could hear it singing!!!
A nice variation on a reflection shot.
It is beautiful!
Nice, I like it!
this is fascinating! i remember a "singing" clay jar that my grandmother used to age coconut vinegar in.:p
My World
that is so beautiful.
That's an amazing bowl. I also love the bubbles in the shot before this one. I still blow bubbles even though my child is an adult and lives too far away to blow bubbles with me.
The silky smooth reflection feels touchable. What a beautiful subject for your post.
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