Meditation Sessions

Lecture

Field Atmosphonia
A Meditation on Sound and Light

Laurie Lyons, founder and director of Zen & the Arts

Step into the intersection of art, sound and meditation with a transformative experience at The Baker Museum. This immersive session reimagines the ancient art of meditation through a modern lens, serving as an entryway into the exhibition Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora.

In our everyday lives, we often perceive sounds as external, separate from ourselves — happening “out there.” This meditation invites you to explore the boundary between the listener and the heard, dissolving the illusion of separation and fostering a profound sense of unity with the world around you.

Participants will be invited to sit on cushions or chairs in a dimly lit space, surrounded by a captivating field of light and an intricate array of soundscapes. These include the elemental rhythms of wind, water, fire and ice, alongside the vibrant symphony of over 200 insect species, 300 bird calls, resonant bells and more.

Guided by local Zen teacher Laurie Lyons, this experience is open to everyone. No prior experience with meditation or art is necessary — simply bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore. Join us and reconnect with the harmony of self, sound and light.

This event is part of the exhibition Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora.

All guided meditation tickets include same-day admission to The Baker Museum.

Image above: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (Mexican, b. 1967). Field Atmosphonia, 2020 (installation view, Atmospheric Memory, Manchester International Festival, Museum of Applied Arts and Science, Sydney, Australia, 2023). Photo: Marinko Kojdanovski.

Laurie Lyons

Laurie Lyons

Laurie Lyons is the founder and director of Zen & the Arts, a nonprofit organization offering donation-based meditation and creative arts to the Southwest Florida community. Lyons is a musician and has trained in yoga and meditation since 1996. In 2010, Lyons formally took Zen Buddhist vows and went on to receive authorization to teach Zen. Her work teaching meditation has brought her to classrooms, rehabilitation centers, churches and campgrounds. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music performance. She has also worked as an orchestral musician, performing as a percussionist with the Naples Philharmonic for over 20 years, and now works as a piano teacher. Lyons is also training to become a certified professional organizer using the Konmari Method as taught by Marie Kondo. At the heart of her varied professional and personal endeavors is a commitment to inspire people to get in touch with the contemplative side of life. You can learn more about Laurie and Zen & the Arts at zenartsflorida.com.