Ken Jones:
A Zen practitioner and teacher of thirty years' standing, and secretary of
the UK Network of Engaged Buddhists. Of his numerous publications in that
field the latest is The New Social Face of Buddhism' (Wisdom Publications)
Aaron Matheson:
Studied Fine art at Norwich School of Art and Design where he specialised
in figurative painting. Recently he was resident artist at Bedford Modern
School, Bedford. He is involved with the open-air Buddhafield project.
Satish Kumar:
Editor of 'Resurgence' magazine and Director of Programmes at Schumacher
College. Widely known as a leading figure in the British green movement, he
has contributed depth and passion for over thirty years.
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Janet Cohen:
A freelance
cultural planner, art therapist and community development teacher. She currently
runs training for NSW councils in public art and is working with the local
community and water conservation authority.
Roy Exley:
Sussex but based in London. He writes for 'Art Review', 'Flash Art' and 'Art
Press' (Paris). He is currently curating an exhibition titled 'Slow Down:
The Art of Deceleration'. Here he writes on Tracking the Neo-Romantic,
a surprising return to roots in the art world
Suzanne Lacy:
Suzanne
Lacy is a contributor to a major book which reveals the threads of Buddhist
influence that run through the fabric of American contemporary culture.
Buddha Mind in
Contemporary Art gathers together a fascinating overview of art and
Buddhism derived from the energy which flowed through the `Awake' project
(see last issue of Urthona for more on this USA-wide
project). Here Suzanne, educator and activist artist, introduces some of
the themes of the book and reflects on engaged art practice in the light
of engaged Buddhism.
[Sue Bonnett]
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In this issue Urthona
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