Kamalaya Koh Samui
Art Gallery Pablo Gentile

Recently presented in a documentary by the BBC, Pablo Gentile's artwork is a delicate fusion of the physical mediums of painting, collage and stone carving with Eastern symbolism, a tangible manifestation of the mystical, the spiritual, the invisible.

For this artist Eastern symbolism has a mysterious ambiguity with which he seeks to communicate and venerate the infinite. The artist's intention is to reflect the soul's journey, a universal experience of conflict, beauty and wonder.

Gentile combines rich color, ornamentation, motifs and sacred symbols with a personal iconography, an 'image bank' of his journeys through the Himalayas and Japan that are infused with the teachings of lamas, monastic refuge, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, yoga, martial arts and Feng Shui.

"In my works can be found the residue of actual experiences, captured impressions that could not be let go of. The real action is in getting it out; a bit like trying to jot down a message quickly before you forget what your're trying to say, or an attempt at remembering a dream before it slips away."

Pablo Gentile will be artist in residence at Kamalaya from April 21st to May 31st. Join us in welcoming him at Kamalaya's Gallery opening celebration April 15th, from 6pm-8:30 pm. Herbal wines and elixirs will be served from the Alchemy bar.

Participate in his creation of an artwork inspired by music and the audience. Explore your personal artistry in the Mandala Workshop. Join Duncan Campbell, visionary radio and TV host and explorer of indigenous cultures and sacred traditions, in a discussion of Pablo's sacred imagery.

John Stewart, a founding partner of Kamalaya says. "Our vision and inspiration for creating Kamalaya is to bring together diverse traditions of healing, spirituality, creativity, community and lifestyle in order to provide an entry point from which people can explore and discover the magnificence of life."

Kamalaya's Yantra Hall, a mandala inspired structure, will Yantra Hall will serve as a venue for performances, workshops and seminars.

Centred around a cave temple that once served Buddhist monks as a place of meditative retreat and built at the edge of an idyllic lagoon, Kamalaya provides a unique setting for their commitment to education and the celebration of human potential. This spirit of place and synergy of holistic therapies, practices and seminars seek to activate the inner healing power within each person, which is the ultimate source of all true healing.

Visit their website spa in Koh Samui, Thailand www.kamalaya.com for more information, or contact us, by telephone 077 429800 or by email, spa Samui contact

Spa Contact Address:
Kamalaya Koh Samui, 102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Road, Na-Muang, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84140, Thailand

MORE FACTUAL INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION:
4 luxurious Villas with floor areas ranging from 87 to 215 square metres, 20 spacious 75 square metre villas, 10 Suites, and 20 Hillside Rooms, all with stunning views. SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Kamalaya's Wellness Sanctuary spa Koh Samui integrates a diverse range of Oriental and Western healing practices. Experienced practitioners and dedicated professionals offer a wide variety of health treatments, consultations, classes, seminars and programs for individuals and groups to promote the harmonious development of the whole person, including:

• Personal health and lifestyle consultations upon arrival
• Consultations and treatments in Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Western Medicine
• Optional Life Enhancement Programs, including: "relax and renew", "detox and rejuvenation", "optimal fitness", "ideal weight" and "joyful being"
• Diagnostic procedures, including bio-resonance evaluations, nutritional analysis biological age assessments and comprehensive laboratory testing.
• Colonic hydrotherapy with ozone
• Herbal steam cavern, far-infrared sauna, hot and cold plunge pools including a lap-pool and a leisure pool
• Therapeutic massages, including lymphatic drainage, traditional Thai massage, chi nei tsang (Taoist abdominal massage), t'ui na (acupressure) and craniosacral therapy
• Customized herbal formulas
• Personalized fitness training
• Yoga, Pilates, Chi Gong, Tai Chi, and Meditation classes

The Yantra Hall is designed on principles of sacred geometry. The circular building is crowned by a skylight, outfitted with audio-visual equipment, fully air-conditioned and overlooks the sea. For an up-to-date calendar of events, visit their website spa in Koh Samui, Thailand www.kamalaya.com

Within exclusive serenity, Yoga Pavilion, Shakti Fitness Centre, Art and Antiques Gallery and Library and Study Centre are incorporated to provide an ultimate wellness and learning experience.

The Kamalaya Shop retails herbal and nutritional supplements, natural spa products, books, and DVDs.

DINING
Soma Restaurant offers a wide variety of Oriental and Western cuisine, from tantalising salads to fresh seafood, organic poultry, and specially selected wines. A range of individually customised dishes is also available for those undertaking Kamalaya's Detox and Rejuvenation Programme.

Amrita Café serves fresh juice and salads as well as a variety of wok-prepared and vegetarian dishes.

The Alchemy Bar offers appetizers, cocktails, wines, and elixir based on Chinese, Indian, and Thai traditions of herbal medicine, all served in a traditional manner in aesthetic surroundings.