Christian Lohman
Has always seen the world through the
eyes of an artist; his intrinsic artistic vision and perceptions
were channeled into a career in photography and at a young age he
quickly became one of Holland’s most prominent and influential
photographers, shooting major fashion, product and most commonly,
dramatic car advertising campaigns. This career was inevitably accompanied
by a glamorous, hedonistic lifestyle with worldwide travel, yet
throughout this time and possibly providing a necessary balance,
Christian developed a deep, enduring fascination and respect for
a completely different culture; Buddhism; it’s teachings,
wisdom, symbolism and beauty.
He countered the crazy world of advertising photography
with regular trips to Asia, exploring remote corners of Thailand,
Sri Lanka and Laos on motorbike; visiting and photographing the
temples and iconography of the Buddhist culture. On these trips
he met and shared ideas with many other travelers as well as local
people, enjoying their gentle curiosity, openness and friendship,
while being humbled by their hospitality and friendship.
Now living in Southern Spain, surrounded by stunning
and inspiring Andalucian countryside, Christian has been developing
a new outlet for his artistic expression which encompasses both
his photographic expertise and his passion and respect for Buddhist
culture.
Buddhism is a way of living and is founded on
wisdom. It encourages free thinking and to question rather than
to blindly accept common thought. The purpose of life is to develop
empathy for all living beings without prejudice and to work for
their good, happiness, and peace.
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make our world”
Buddha
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