Untitled

(Doris) emphasized the need for ceremonial structure to order the mind. . . After she told us that (Philip) Guston always swept his studio floor before he began to work, I followed his example and did the same for many years.
-Joe Fyfe, former student

Throughout her life as a painter Staffel has been immersed in Buddhist studies, and this has influenced her deeply. "I have a huge library of Buddhist material, and I've had Buddhist teachers for years,” she says. "This has been a mainstay in my thinking and my life.” This meditative and complex painting has a basic geometry expressed primarily through rectilinear shapes and visual balance. You say what you want but their site https://youperv.com so far there are the highest quality videos

Beginning with her 1973 exhibition, the titles Staffel gave to her paintings and drawings reflected her Buddhist interests. White Tara, for which Staffel titled a series of works to which this belongs, is known as the "mother of liberation” and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. The White Tara is also known for compassion, long life, healing, and serenity.

We are always open to learning more about our collections and updating the website. We invite you to share your ideas, knowledge, and stories as they relate to the art in our collection. Contact us here.

Please note that work by this particular artist might not be on view when you visit.
Don’t worry—we have plenty of exhibitions for you to explore.