An artist’s reception was held for Monique Barker following a month-long exhibit of her work during October 2005.

Monique weaves in the Tibetan technique, hand-spinning her yarns, sometimes using linen, and then dyeing them with natural substances to achieve jewel-tones as well as rich earth-tones.  She also creates masks that are imbued with imagination and her skilled surface design techniques.  Check back for a link to her website sometime soon!

Tibetan traditional sacred artist Lobsang Tsultrim and Native American spiritual artist Stan Padilla joined artistic forces to create a new mandala of compassion and cooperation using the ancient art of sandpainting and brush painting combined.

This new work was exhibited along with a collaborative work created in October 2004 as part of the exploration in cultural/spiritual philosophy that these two artists have undertaken. Attendees also viewed the recently completed Medicine Buddha by Stan Padilla.

On June 26, 2004, Lobsang Tsultrim demonstrated the mathematical relationship within the Thangka and the Tibetan system of grid outlines. He discussed the 62 colors and their relationships as well as techniques. Lobsang Tsultrim is a venerable monastic Tibetan Thangka painting master.

Melody Irmachild Chavis,
author of Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan, appeared October 2, 2003.

She discussed her research and signed copies of her new book on the woman who started the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan.

A portion of the proceeds from book sales went to benefit the women of Afghanistan.

From Nov. 22 through December, 2002, WindHorse Rugs exhibited the handmade paper prayer flags and inspiring wall sculptures of S.F. bay area artist Virginia Ray.

Ray uses healing elements of nature along with meditative influences from the Tibetan tradition to create transformative artwork.

Textile art by Spencer McClay

Born in New Orleans, Spencer works on four-harness looms and has created a diverse body of work in mixed media fiber. His Mardi Gras Series is an explosion of color and texture.

During February, 2007, WindHorse Rugs celebrates the art of Spencer McClay, Mardi Gras, and Losar (the Tibetan New Year.) Artist’s reception: Wednesday, February 21st 5-8pm.