Artist: Yuri Elperin

Buddha Eye

佛之眼

Medium: sculpture/mixed media

23 carat gold leaf, oil, acrylic, wood, sand, rice paper with calligraphy by Li Ning, roots, marine plants on canvas and mount on wood panel.

60 x 40 inches

2024

"Buddha eyes" can refer to the symbolic painted eyes on Buddhist stupas (temples) that represent the all-seeing wisdom of the Buddha, or they can be interpreted in art as half-closed eyes symbolizing inner and outer vision. The stupa eyes often include a curly symbol representing the number one, which symbolizes unity and the path to enlightenment.