Author Description

Seventy Two presents a dynamic body of artwork by Lucy Liu (born 1968). Comprising 72 paintings in ink and acrylic, the series is inspired by the 72 Names of God--esoteric sequences of Hebrew letters that some believe help in the journey to find enlightenment for mind, body and spirit. Liu's art practice sits at the interface of Eastern and Western traditions of art, referencing a variety of styles, from Abstract Expressionism to Chinese calligraphy. With a freshness, vitality and energy of its own, Seventy Two is a must for anyone with an interest in abstract art and spirituality. The book features essays by author, alternative medicine advocate and founder of the Chopra Foundation, Deepak Chopra; as well as theologian, philosopher and art historian Ori Z Soltes and artist Michael Dopp who similarly works in acrylic on canvas or fabric. Each essay offers differentinterpretations of the 72 abstract paintings with guidance for the viewer to discover the deeper meaning hidden within the pages.