ROLLINSVILLE - Amid the pines and aspen of the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, a new exhibition opened on Friday, May 23. This marks a special moment for both the local arts scene and the international spiritual art community. 

Lotus and Lion: An International Exhibition of Contemporary Buddhist and Hindu Art is the first exhibition of its kind at the retreat. It unites sacred traditions with contemporary expressions in a setting designed for reflection, yoga, and meditation.

The opening reception, held from 5 to 7 p.m., drew visitors from nearby mountain towns and beyond, filling the retreat’s campus with thoughtful conversations and lingering glances. 

Faith Stone, Shoshone’s founder and a practicing artist, curated and organized the show, which features work from 40 artists worldwide. 

The mediums used range from intricate silk thangkas and stone-ground mineral paintings to sculpture, screen printing, and large-scale multimedia installations.

On the west wall of the exhibit space, a vibrant Tibetan thangka of White Tara offered a complex view from a Tibetan refugee living in Australia. 

Nearby, Megabyte Mandala, a large, tech-forward piece incorporating digital and analog media, pulsed with color and rhythm. A yin-yang brought together the focal point.

Stone’s own contribution, a traditional block print, stood alongside a more experimental piece that read “Because” in giant letters. Stone explained that block print is an almost extinct artform, and that she offers classes on the method.

One sculpture that stood out was a miniature of a stupa by ceramicist Chris Condon.  There was also a 12-color screenprint by artist Chandler Condon, Chris’ niece, that explores the human form through a layering process of photo-exposed stencils. 

Chris Condon’s mother, Kaye, was cited as a guiding force in both of their artistic beginnings. 

Lotus and Lion is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and will remain on view until September 2, 2025. Admission is free. 

Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition, which includes over 70 pieces of art, as they enjoy the retreat’s alpine landscape—an ideal setting for a show that bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary insight.

For more information, visit shoshoni.org/lotus-and-lion-art-show or call 303-642-0116.