Once More to Persia

In just a few days I travel to Iran with Ryan to capture the last few things we need for our fall installations. We will be doing something new on this trip: video. If all goes according to plan, we will be able to show what a warm reception visitors receive in Iran! But for now, my mind is taken up with the things that must be accomplished before I can depart.

At times like these, I am so thankful for the support of the Manjushri Project! Without those dedicated souls, it wouldn't be possible to realize the vision.

Manjushri Project

I have just learned that the Manjushri Project would like to partner with me to put on a touring version of "picture of you: Images from Iran." How wonderful! This brings "pictures of you: Images from Iran" a full-time staff of four, and the help of many additional members.

The collaboration of the Manjushri Project opens up a long list of possibilities that I have been only imagining until now. The Manjushri Project will assist me in finding venues, financing, and additional collaborators, but will leave the artistic vision up to me! I have already explained to them that in my mind, the venues, financing, and every other piece of the project IS the art of it, as much as my photographs and the ideas that I am hoping to express.

Are you wondering where their name comes from? You're not alone! Manjushri is a Buddhist deity who cuts through illusion to reveal the truth. He does this in order to allow all beings to achieve enlightenment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manjusri