Spirit

Contemplative and curious, the bears in Robert Bissell's universe are playful meditations on the inner lives of those creatures and, by extension, of human creatures. Whether immersed in the serenity of a redwood forest or entranced by a cloud of swirling butterflies, the bears draw us in and invite us to see ourselves, once again, as part of nature, our spirits interconnected in this multidimensional world. Bissell grew up on a farm in the English countryside, surrounded by animals and panoramic landscapes. Through his early career as a photographer and creative director, he gained insight into the human condition before turning to fine art full-time: "To me it is critical my work promotes an integral understanding of our world, helps raise consciousness and transforms people's lives." Let Bissell's zoomorphic bears guide you through the year with this calendar featuring 12 peaceful paintings.