Our longtime friend and Resident Teacher Emeritus at Jikoji Zen Center in California, is having an exhibit until December 17, 2023: EXCAVATIONS. Paintings and Drawings by Michael Newhall https://www.michaelnewhall.com/#/excavation/ at the local Grohmann Museum https://www.msoe.edu/grohmann-museum/.

The title of this series reference the painting “Excavation” by William DeKooning at the Art Institute of Chicago. These larger paintings include overlaid images that develop into dense pattern-field textures. Their scale and complexity invites the reading of associations and narrative implications. (from Michael’s website)
The pieces in this exhibit are the product of many years of intense work. They are magnificent and need to be seen many times for all the details to sink in.

A large number of Buddhist friends came to the Gallery Night Opening on October 20. We enjoyed great works of art, excellent food and especially the company of many who we had not seen in a while or even in a long time! It felt like a family gathering. Thank you, Michael, for bringing us all together for this special event!