"The human figure is a divine form that is capable of of expressing an entire range of emotions and ideas. When it is depicted in art , it acts as a doorway to certain energies that invoke in the viewer various emotions. These emotions come into the world and exist as part of the world."
John Cope is an illustration artist who resides in South Pasadena. His work is influenced by yoga and dance. He likes to work with live models for many of his larger pieces. His current work includes two large wood panels of modern day fire dancers framed in a hand carved wood border.