Warrior of Empathy is a compelling mixed-media work by Michele Benzamin-Miki that redefines the warrior archetype through the lens of mindfulness, compassion, and inner strength. Drawing from more than four decades of Zen meditation, Aikido practice, and Japanese swordsmanship, the artist presents a figure shaped not by domination, but by awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

The composition emerges from a meditative process in which inner visions are translated into layered form using pencil and collage. Fragmented imagery and refined line work converge to express transformation, integration, and the balance between vulnerability and power. The work functions as what the artist describes as a “possibility filter”—a visual threshold that invites reflection, healing, and expanded perception.

Both intimate and commanding in scale, Warrior of Empathy is well suited for private collections, gallery exhibitions, and contemplative environments. It speaks to collectors of contemporary figurative art, spiritual and meditative works, and mixed-media compositions informed by Eastern philosophy and lived practice.

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Approx Framed Dimensions:  33”H x 27”W 

Mixed Media: Pencil and Collage on Paper 

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