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Artist Statement
Asana
“Asana” is a Fine Art Self-Portrait Landscape Photography Project. My photographic series unites the ancient practice of yoga with the visual storytelling of self-portraiture and landscapes. In this deeply personal and visual project, I use photography and yoga to explore the power of yoga as a vehicle for self-realization and universal connection. Drawing from over 7,000 years of yogic tradition, I have reinterpreted yoga postures like Downward Facing Dog, Tree Pose, and Mountain Pose, each named after elements of nature, animals, places, and spiritual archetypes through my mind's eye I have connected my body, mind and soul to the natural world I have always been part of.
With my photographic career spanning nearly over four decades, I was recognized for my editorial photography, including covers of such magazines as Time and portraits for hundreds of other publications like National Geographic. In Asana, I step in front of the camera, using my Nikon D750, a Tamron 24–75mm f/2.4 lens, and a Gitzo tripod with a remote timer to become both subject and storyteller. This series is more than self-portraiture; it’s a meditation on presence, discipline, and the beauty of aligning body, mind, and soul to our environment.
Each of the 20 prints in this exhibition serves as a visual mantra reminding the viewer we are not separate from the world around us but connected to it. Through yoga and photography, I invite viewers into a space of reflection and joy, encouraging a shift from the drama of daily life toward a state of self-awareness and peace.
Asana is both a wake-up call and a celebration, demonstrating that through creative expression and ancient practice, we may Remember who we are.
Thank You,
Reed Stuart Rahn