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Art is like visual affirmations that elevates consciousness

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I started painting when I became a father at the age of 30. Earlier I was interested in all kinds of art like
books, music, dancing, painting, films but I spent my free time mostly dancing and traveling. So when I
became a father I wanted to spend more time at home and I rediscovered my love for yoga and
meditation which I use to practice in my childhood.
I began to connect with various yogis and discovered yogic art from around the world. I was delighted
and started creating my own simple samples. These were paintings about hand mudras and yoga
postures. With that I learned new aspects about yoga and so my yoga practice started to go deeper.
Today my yoga practice and my art creation support each other.

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What does Karmym mean?
Karmym was my email name at the time I started to paint. It is a play of words with my real name and
then it is referring to the Sanskrit word Karma. For me it is clear that all my actions show results in the
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I felt very much at home when I began exploring the chakra system. It is for me a logical hierarchy of
self-motivation or qualities of energies that influence our daily life. With a chakra symbol Yogis know
exactly what quality I place in the painting. While creating an art piece I try to tell a story that goes
through the whole image. I grow with every painting and so I explore new possibilities to include new
aspects and new symbols. Next to chakra symbols I include archetypal symbols that have a general
meaning.
What is the importance of Yoga and meditation in life?
They both are tools to come back to normal life. There is no technology nor tools needed. You just
return to a normal experience of your body and your consciousness. For me it is a possibility to calm
down and to balance the energies in my body.

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What has been your inspiration?

The inspiration to begin yoga has been a book about a yogi in my parents home when I was a little boy.
This was in the 80s, when Yoga wasnt as common in Europe as it is now. I was fascinated about the
cleaning process for the body and mind. With the book I learnt my first asanas. The inspiration for my
artworks are the lives and teachings of people who found peace within.
Are there any visions or past experiences that has influenced your art?
Yes of course, it is my life until now that I see as a journey that influences my perception. There is no
specific event but I traveled a lot backpacking and I was always excited to witness all the diverse
cultures around the world.

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What role does art play in shifting or raising consciousness of our fellow beings?
Im a person that is very much inspired by art. Earlier I loved to read and watch valuable movies. Music
always carried me in other moods and colorful fantasy worlds. All these experiences teach us a new
aspect of life. Now I have a special interest in visual art, especially paintings. With my own painting I
have the possibility to explore my own inner images and ideas. It is the possibility to create a world or
situation that speaks to the visitor who hasnt had same experiences like myself. I love to explore
artwork from others that show me another way of thinking. So artwork should be provoking in a good
way, and it can help to find new ways or simply bring you back to your own core.
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What is your philosophy in life?

I try to live a balanced life. When I was a child I realized that there are a lot of aspects to grow in. I cant
remember why but I always choose to train my weaker aspects instead of being very good in one aspect.
Today I think that this was a good philosophy because it brings balance. As a youngster I was so very
impatient and got angry when life didnt run as I desired. I always loved to do jogging and fitness, this
helped to reduce aggression. Since Im a father I learn a lot from my family and in these last years the
most important aspect was to learn to accept the present situation. This acceptance helps a lot to
maintain harmony in life and Im very thankful for it.

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Have you gone for Vipassana?

Yes, Ive participated in a 10-day vipassana meditation retreat as taught by S.N. Goenka in 2008. It
was my first meditation retreat and I still am very thankful for this opportunity. Afterwards I went to some
shorter meditation retreats because I didnt want to be away from my family including my two boys. But
when they are older Im sure that I want to go for a 10-day retreat. In my daily life I sit from time to time
in meditation but this isnt a deep meditation. In yoga there are meditative aspects as well, when I rest for
a longer time in an asana, I try to feel the body without thinking.
To see more of his artwork, visit Karmym art.

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