Performance Art


Naropa University
Convocation, 2001


Naropa University Convocation, 2002

Naropa University
Convocation, 2003

Naropa University Convocation, 2004


Buddhist, Christian Conf. 2005

Naropa University Convocation, 2006

Lucien Wilson 90th Birthday

Naropa University
Convocation,
2007

Naropa University
Convocation,
2007 (DETAIL)
It is annual tradition at Naropa University Convocation for the president to draw seven names out of a hat. If he draws your name, you stand up and recite a spontaneous line of poetry, and then the next person whose name is drawn adds to the first line of poetry until seven names have been drawn.

I am at the front of the Performing Arts Center with my paint, brushes and paper. I write as people recite, and in the end we have a painting.

This work has evolved into doing other kinds of performance calligraphy, including weddings and celebrations.

The image at left is from the Buddhist-Christian
Conference at Naropa University: Spontaneous poetry with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Father Thomas Keating.

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all images © Laurie Doctor 1999
- 2008


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