The magazine of the photo-essay
March 2018 back issue
“A free, really high quality photo-essay magazine. Fabulous!”
Stephen Fry. British actor, writer and film maker
by James Stanford
Using historic Las Vegas neon signage and architectural elements from
the 1950s and 1960s, shot in the Mojave Desert, American artist James
Stanford artfully creates digital montages, mesmerizing designs using
unique newly developed purpose specific technology. Stanford’s group of
intriguing digital reconfigurations convey and respond to the potency of
the mandala as a symbol, and its influence and importance to Asian
culture worldwide.
As a leading maker of contemporary mandalas, Stanford’s work is an
interpretation of the ancient traditions of Buddhism, drawing from historic
metaphor, Chinese fable, and the aesthetics of the Tibetan Mandala. Born
and raised in Nevada, Stanford grew up in a household of educators. As a
young man, after a transformative and spiritual moment at the Prado
Museum in Madrid opened his mind to a higher consciousness, this new
spirituality became firmly entwined with his creativity. With the advent of
Apple software, the tools of technology merged with his ambitious thirst for spiritual growth and education. This led to
Stanford’s personal commitment to Zen Buddhism and cemented his unique creative identity.
Aladdin Dingly Dan.
Awaz. Indra’s Jewels.
Binions.
Binions.
City Center.
Flamingo Hilton.
Kings 8.
Locos.
Lucky Lady.
Player.
Skrolls.
Vacant Si.
