Oil and acrylic paintings from Elia's "Lotus" and "Awake" series ofinspirational paintings will be exhibited and for sale at RISING throughDecember 31. Each of the colorful, abstract paintings was inspired byElia's exploration of Tibetan Buddhism and has pieces of Tibetan prayerflags embedded within -- along with a humble request for compassion,courage, knowledge, or end to suffering.

Elia's solo show includes 25 pieces. There will be a series of (8) 24" x24" paintings of the lotus flower, the traditional symbol of transformation($795 each). "The Lotus Series is based on a theme of transformation and isinspired by the lotus flower's pattern of growth, which is born from mud,rises through murky waters, and presents its pristine beauty in the clearlight of day. Each of us inherently possesses the power to rise from ourown self-created muck and bloom into radiant, enlightened beings," Eliaexplains.

Visitors will also find (5) 12" x 12" and (5) 8" x 8" pieces all under$300. "I'm happy to be able to exhibit some very affordable pieces at theRISING gallery," says Elia. "I created these spiritually-based paintings togive people hope and inspiration during the busy holiday season."

A rising star in the art world, Elia's work is also displayed at ExhaleDallas (5300 East Mockingbird Lane) and was recently featured in CraigheadGreen's juried New Texas Talent exhibition, which promotes emergingartists.

Elia contributes 10% of proceeds from her paintings to The InternationalCampaign for Tibet (ICT). Founded in 1988, ICT is a non-profit membershiporganization which works to promote human rights, religious tolerance, anddemocratic freedoms for the people of Tibet (www.savetibet.org).

For more information or to view a gallery of Elia's paintings, visitwww.awakeart.net or call 214-906-0230.

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