image © valerie sartor
the latest edition of polar inertia features a collection of photographs by valerie sartor, entitled ‘yurts: living inside a mandala‘. the images beautifully document the ‘spiritual’ dwelling spaces which date back to the 4th century BC and are still used today.
image © valerie sartor
’round and warm, creative and comfortable, yurt constructions have long rode an unusual wave of popularity by
symbolizing an ancient link to the earth as well as an alternative, portable lifestyle. for many, these breast shaped
domiciles radiate pagan female spirituality while simultaneously conjuring up golden hordes of macho mongol warriors.’
symbolizing an ancient link to the earth as well as an alternative, portable lifestyle. for many, these breast shaped
domiciles radiate pagan female spirituality while simultaneously conjuring up golden hordes of macho mongol warriors.’
image © valerie sartor
image © valerie sartor
read the polar inertia article: ‘yurts: living inside a mandala‘
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