Project_ISM - erotic art & public nudity

AVIVA

ARTISTS STATEMENT

The human being - body, mind - so beautiful in all its forms, so natural; bringing so much pleasure, yet so much pain, suffering. My first contribution to ISM explores the Buddhist concept of 'Kleshas', or 'Three Poisons' - excessive desire, anger/aversion and ignorance, represented respectively by the colors red, green and black. According to the Buddhist texts, the Kleshas are afflictive emotions that disturb our clarity or perception, and cause us to act negatively with body, speech and mind; thus creating suffering for ourselves and others. So, to be freed from the Kleshas, from the suffering they create, is to be mindful and develop an unshakeable awareness of oneself and one's impact on others. Shooting myself was learning to become more comfortable in my body, to love and respect my body - although imperfect, perfect in its own way. The more I understand and in having loving kindness towards myself, the more I can understand and love others. Om mani padme hum.

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aviva 'kleshas'
10 Mar 07
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ARTIST PROFILE

occupation: None
age: 29
height: About 159 cm
weight: Around 56 kg
relationship status: Single
starsign: Aries
biggest passion in my life: Understanding myself and others
I like to listen to: Rain at night
I like to watch: The ocean churning
I like to smell: Jasmine
I like to taste: Everything at least once
I like to feel: Sunshine on a cold day
favourite part of my body: Feet
favourite part of someone else's body: Arms
Why i shot myself: Expression, fun, exploration
who I'd most like to see shoot themselves: Ben Harper
my website/fav website: Don't have one
Bands I like: Ben Harper
Books I like: Bodhicharyavatara (The Way Of The Bodhisattva)
Films I like: Baraka
other random stuff: Dancing, yoga, buddhism

this artist also contributed to beautiful agony
aviva is Agony contributor A0608

AVIVA