The volcano that erupted on
Mount Pinatubo in 1991 emitted
10 million metric tons of magma
and devastated much of the
Philippines. Twenty years later,
the now solidified volcanic ash
provides a creative resource for
a group of resilient Philippine
artisans. They hand-cast our
serene, flowing-robe Buddha
from that same porous material,
elongating his earlobes
to indicate he is all-hearing.
In any outdoor setting where
birds chirp and bees hum, this
Enlightened One will instantly
find contentment.
18"W x 14"D x 23"H