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9. My avatar is not my REAL avatar...

Sun Jan 15, 2012, 11:05 PM

Jan 2012

It is a "DU standard" that was closest to my real avatar. My real avatar is a Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara from the St. Louis Art Museum. One of my faviorite pieces as I was growing up.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1607460713554&set=a.1389817032598.2052334.1447277618&type=3&theater

Guanyin is a Buddhist deity, an enlightened being who remains in the material world to aid in the salvation of all mortals. He is portrayed here as a princely, androgynous man, wearing a tiered crown, bedecked with jewels, and richly clothed in the light, diaphanous silks of an Indian raja. The relaxed pose of Guanyin is known as "great royal ease." He leans on one arm, his knee raised to rest his long, extended arm with sensitively rendered hand and fingers. The figure, also known as the Compassionate and Merciful One, is still and composed, but there is a sense of flowing movement amid swirls of silk and soft scarves that appear to ruffle and sway as if touched by a passing breeze.

(The link to the image at the St. Louis Art Museum web site does not work)

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What is the meaning or significance of your "avatar" or "logo"? [View all] reACTIONary Jan 2012 OP

Just the obvious landmark from the town I live in. pink-o Jan 2012 #1

I had a teacher who used to say "Great minds roll in the same gutter"! (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #2

It's an image from Diane Keaton's 1993 book, "Mr Salesman" REP Jan 2012 #3

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fairly obvious auntAgonist Jan 2012 #8

My avatar is not my REAL avatar... reACTIONary Jan 2012 #9

I like your avatar, it is peaceful. siligut Jan 2012 #14

Amazing! Was there an exhibit inside, or just the interior space? (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #39

Really just the interior space. siligut Jan 2012 #46

This one? The Straight Story Jan 2012 #24

Yep, That's it. Always liked it. I've stood in front of it for long quite periods may times. (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #38

Edited: I just uploaded the H20Man avatar. femmocrat Jan 2012 #10

Thank YOU, my dear femmocrat! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #18

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what!?! OriginalGeek Jan 2012 #13

Well, it's been gone for sixteen years pokerfan Jan 2012 #17

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Bravo to you! OriginalGeek Jan 2012 #25

*I* remember it, my dear pokerfan! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #19

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Vyv! 7wo7rees Jan 2012 #16

Oh, my turn, sorry! 7wo7rees Jan 2012 #26

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This must be a cultural reference about which I am cluless. Oh well. (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #41

I'm a dual citizen: United States/Australia. I'm more proud of Australia. BlueJazz Jan 2012 #15

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Now that's annoying! ;^) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #43

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