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(3.56 - 159 votes)About Shane:
Shane first began creating balanced stone sculptures in 1995 after seeing the art performed at San Diego’s Seaport Village. He is self-taught, integrating experiences with yoga, martial arts, and meditation into the art form. While living in San Diego most of his stone balancing was done at Cardiff by the Sea along highway 101. In 2003 he moved with his family to Bellingham WA, occasionally constructing stone sculptures during excursions into the Mt. Baker area and along local hiking trails. While putting up stones at a city park in January of 2007 an enthusiastic crowd formed, this strong public response has inspired frequent public works ever since. Shane is the founder of the rock balancing style known as Upala Yoga.
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Idle Inspired by the Balanced Stone Sculpture of Shane Hart. (Note: I have rearranged the stones in these drawing multiple times. This one is the thir...
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I used to see his stacked stones all over San Diego, mostly near the beaches. Pretty interesting to come upon precariously placed rocks that seem as t...
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oh man! i am so excited to go see shine a light, the new documentary concert movie of the rolling stones from the brilliant martin scorsese. in honor ...
i saw a guy at the san diego zoo who used to stack stones like this for tips and he didn’t call it art.
Comment by rob — April 7, 2008
It feels ancient, hieriogliphical, impossible, freeing, and peaceful.
A beautiful work of art.
Comment by Chrys — April 7, 2008
Magnificent! These images evoke a visceral response. Very exciting.
Comment by LDM — April 7, 2008
I like the randomness of it…imagine finding one of these sculptures in nature with no identifying plaque. That would be awesome. It comments on how ego-less the artist is. Nice balance…if rocks can do yoga, so can I, darnit!~sammylambs
Comment by Sammylambs — April 7, 2008
Yoga and art-making are conscious altering. Both involve a lessening of awareness of body, disregard for time, Art is task oriented rather than time oriented. Yoga seeks a sense of eternity. A complete 180 degree opposite of contemporary lifestyle. One should be relaxed after finishing this practice.
My apologies for not putting this all in one comment. My mistake. I need to balance some rocks.
Comment by Roger E. Sadler — April 7, 2008
performance art.
sculpture.
documented with photograph.
photo is only thing left after the rocks come down.
Artist practices yoga integrated with art-making.
Comment by Roger E. Sadler — April 7, 2008
beautifull.
Comment by Su — April 7, 2008
A spiritual and beautiful art.
Comment by Roger E. Sadler — April 7, 2008
I love it! It makes what’s impossiable, possiable.
Comment by Momo — April 7, 2008
Wow! Oh,Wow! These creations are almost a spiritual experience for me.The rocks are in yoga postures as you. They seem to be paying almage to the sea. I am reminded of the interconnectedness of all life, that we are all made up of the same materials. On the other hand, I am amazed that you could actuall balance rocks of this mass. Incredibally creative and inspired. Thank you.
Comment by JSL — April 7, 2008