Monday, July 30, 2012

Singing Bowl/Our World

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.

More photos from Our World can be seen by clicking HERE.
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37 comments:

  1. LindyLouMacJuly 30, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    How beautiful and fascinating information to accompany your compositions.

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  2. DeniseinVAJuly 30, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I've never heard of singing bowls. So interesting to find out about this.

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  3. RoanJuly 30, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Interesting post. The reflection in the bowl is beautiful.

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  4. StephanieJuly 30, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Very informative, would love to hear it sing. Lovely reflection.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I love what it represents in such a beautiful way.
    Thanks for sharing this lovely part of your world, CC.

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  6. Penelope PostcardsJuly 30, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    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.

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  7. trumpJuly 30, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    So much character in those colors, is that a copper bowl? Richard from Amish Stories

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  8. JillJuly 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Absolutely stunning and so interesting!

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  9. Paul in Powell RiverJuly 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    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.

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  10. DarlaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    What a beautiful bowl - even if it doesn't sing. I've seen/heard a few singing bowls and think they are wonderful.

    Darla

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  11. TexWisGirlJuly 30, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    beautiful craftsmanship!

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  12. BirdmanJuly 30, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I'm hearing steel drums right now. Gotta get me a rum runner.

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  13. RedPatJuly 30, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I've never heard of these either!

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  14. LONDONLULUJuly 30, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Wow that is beautiful - it "sings" in a non-vocal way. Love how you captured it inside and out!

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  15. LowellJuly 30, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Gorgeous craftsmanship. I've not heard of a singing bowl, but it probably sounds better than my singing!

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  16. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJuly 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    It's beautiful. I've never heard of singing bowls. I love the reflections inside.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Wow, that's gorgeous!

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  18. cieldequimperJuly 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    That's brilliant but it isn't Friday! :-)

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  19. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Interesting!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  20. Sylvia KJuly 30, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful and fascinating and your captures are awesome! What a great look at all of our worlds in one place!

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  21. MichelleJuly 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    What a stunning object!

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  22. carol l mckennaJuly 30, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos of a beautiful creation~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

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  23. eileeninmdJuly 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    What an interesting and pretty bowl. Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.

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  24. MeowwJuly 30, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Very interesting stuff! And pretty bowl too :)

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  25. DanJuly 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    You did a wonderfully in capturing its essence and beauty.

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  26. Jenn JilksJuly 30, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I've seen bowls, where, if you run your finger around the rim it does sing!
    These are wonderful!
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  27. SusanJuly 30, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    So beautiful, I love the reflections in it. Wonderful!

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  28. Maude LynnJuly 30, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    How lovely!

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  29. RandyJuly 30, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Wow you could probably fit 10 of mine in that one.

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  30. RandiJuly 31, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Such a beautiful bowl. I wish I could hear it singing!!!

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  31. AndyJuly 31, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    A nice variation on a reflection shot.

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  32. RoseJuly 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    It is beautiful!

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  33. MatkatarJuly 31, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Nice, I like it!

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  34. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    this is fascinating! i remember a "singing" clay jar that my grandmother used to age coconut vinegar in.:p

    My World

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  35. kayerjJuly 31, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    that is so beautiful.

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  36. CarverJuly 31, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    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.

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  37. Black Jack's CarolJuly 31, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    The silky smooth reflection feels touchable. What a beautiful subject for your post.

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