Art Mindfully: Shiva Lord Of Dance

This art mindfully practice is focused on Shiva, as Lord of Dance from The Metropolitan Museum in New York City. Versions of this late 12th century bronze figure can also be found in the collections of many museums and galleries around the world, including versions at The Art Institute, Chicago; The British Museum; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Encircled by a halo of fire, Shiva holds the drum that makes the first sounds of creation. The figure combines the god’s roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe. This art mindfully practice looks to mirror the energy of the figure and feel into its presence.