Momentary Mind

Abstract

Abstract

The purposes of this creative research entitled “Momentary Mind” are to 1) study the meaning of happiness and levels of happiness according to Buddhism 2) create work of art from the Buddhist concept of happiness. The research process is as follows: 1) study relevant knowledge and determine a conceptual framework of the research 2) create art work 3) analyze the art work entitle “Momentary Mind” by using the “Design Chart” to determine the relationship between Gene Miller’s artistic fundamental and artistic principle.

            The results of the research show that 1) happiness is comfort, pleasure, justice, and joyfulness, and can be divided into two types: physical happiness and the happiness that the Buddha describes in the scriptures. 2) by creating work based on the Buddhist concept of happiness, the researcher is able to convey abstract ideas into concrete art work that reflects the rhythm, movement, and the journey of the mind.

Keywords: Momentary mind, Creative art work,  Buddhist concept of happiness