The Dalai Lama Portrait Project
Dario Campanile traveled to India and was granted a private visit at the home of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The meeting provided the artist the inspiration for his contribution to the multimedia art exhibition known as “The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama.” This project brought together 85 respected artists, representing 30 different countries, and its intent was to help shift the world’s attention toward peace, through consideration of the inspiring life the Dalai Lama.
Hello Dario;
This video of your visit with the Dalai Lama was just so moving. Although he seemed to stumble over his ‘english’ the ending when you captured the expressions on his face, it simply spoke volumes…. more than words ever could. I still feel the lump in my throat from the emotion. I do have this book that you published “The Missing Peace” Now, if only we could get this message across to a few other countries in the world. I came of age during a time when I believed ‘one world, one people’ and I still feel that way even after all these years. Sadly, I do not think that kind of peace will happen in our lifetime.
I do have some of your works that I acquired a few years back. “Conversation” hangs over my fireplace, a delight to all who come to visit. It is always new feelings whenever I see it. “Stargazer” hangs in my dining room and I cannot help but wonder at the thoughts in your mind while you are involved with creating your works. “Burst” (2006) one of your oils hangs next to my bed. I purchased that in 2008 while i was visiting Lahaina. Glen helped me with the purchase and I carried with me on the plane when I returned home. It reminds me of the volcanoes of Hawaii and the sheer force of nature it represents. WOW! Amazing work!
I have been moved by your works ever since I first set eyes on them at Lahaina galleries in Bend, Oregon, and just wanted to let you know how you add a richness to my life. Your works are deeply appreciated in my home and I just wanted to tell you that. Perhaps, when I return to Hawaii, I will be fortunate enough to meet you at Lahaina galleries. That would be such a blessing..
Warm wishes,
Marjorie K. Wallace