Artist: H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Selected Work: Beyond Craftsmanship

Medium: Oil and Acrylic

Among the many striking compositions in Dorje Chang Buddha’s catalog, Beyond Craftsmanship stands out for its ability to evoke a different emotion with every viewing. Part of the Transcendental Beauty exhibit at the International Art Museum of America, this piece didn’t immediately resonate with me — but over time, it began to shift and reveal new layers. Each return to the image feels different: one moment it radiates volatile, rushing energy, and the next, a calm, contained peace. The composition feels alive, almost ethereal, as if it’s constantly transforming before your eyes.