THE BEATLES ASHRAM
In February of 2016, I was invited to revive the vandalized and abandoned “Beatles Ashram” in Rishikesh, India with a series of high finish murals that encourage visitors to explore the less frequented spaces in the complex.
My contribution of murals to the Beatles Ashram reflects my experiences, observations, and human connections in Rishikesh. Mandala style auras surround the subjects as their forms dematerialize into geometric patterns. The process of shedding their egos ultimately unifies them with a universal creative force.
The following paintings were executed as a personal challenge to create a mural a day for one week. After successfully completing this challenge, I treated myself to a day of rest before the soulful walls called me to paint three more murals.
I shot this video documentation of the project on my iphone 6. I wanted to capture the feedback loop of gathering inspiration in the streets of Rishikesh and then creating murals at the Beatles Ashram. Music by my friend Zokhuma.