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Sri Yantra

Sri Yantra Sri Yantra

1989

10” x 8” reflection hologram on glass

I first started making holograms in 1984 and was interested in the application of holography in museums. I set up a holographic studio trading as 3DI and produced an Ancient Art Series.
 
When I first learnt about holograms I was fascinated by their intrinsic nature, in particular the way in which they embodied a holistic paradigm. I was intrigued by interference patterns and how they enabled the hologram to capture a form without its substance.


Sri Yantra is a study made when I was looking at the Yantra diagrams in the Buddhist and Hindu traditions. I was drawn to the Sri Yantra as a symbol of wholeness in the universe, as well as the way it was represented in both two and three dimensions. The Sri Yantra is formed by the interpenetration of nine triangles. The four which point upwards represent the male principle, Shiva and the five pointing downwards, the female principle Sakti. The diagram symbolises non duality and the unity of male of female energy in the cosmos.
 
The Sri Yantra diagram is used as a tool to concentrate the mind during meditation and the symbols aid visualisation of the gods and goddesses. When the Sri Yantra is represented in three dimensions, it becomes a symbol of the holy mountain,
Mount Meru. This symbol of a holy cosmic mountain often underlies the structure of many far eastern temples.
 
Through my practical experience of working with laser light and interest in metaphysics, I later went on to research the importance of light in sacred art.

 

 

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An Invitation

The Jonathan Ross Hologram Collection website was launched in 2005 and redesigned in 2013.

The new format has scope for lots more material so I would like to invite all the holographers whose work is featured here to submit background information, stories and images to supplement those I have provided. That way we can work together to make this the best resource on holographic imaging to be found on the web.

 


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About the Collection

The Jonathan Ross Hologram Collection, based in London, UK, is one of the largest resources in the world for creative, display and commercial holography.

A number of touring exhibitions, containing work from the collection, have been presented in outstanding museums and galleries both within the UK and abroad. Information about new acquisitions and exhibitions is added here on a regular basis.  

 

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