The Visionary World of H. R. Giger
Elements of the twentieth century’s Zeitgeist are present in Giger’s biomechanoid art. In his inimitable style, he masterfully merged elements of dangerous mechanical contraptions of the technological world with various parts of human anatomy.
Art Shaman from Times Square
In September of 2014, through a mutual friend, I met Myztico Campo in his Brooklyn studio. I was very much taken with his paintings. We talked about doing an article for RS. I did some research about his life and work in various media and was struck by parallels in our respective life experiences. The interview turned out to be more of a conversation.
The Veil of Dreams – The Beauty of Collaborative Art Projects & Intimacy
Dreams and good art share many characteristics: inspirational, unexpected, life changing, multilayered. Both convey powerful yet inexplicable messages. Both move us to action in ways we don’t rationally comprehend and by sharing both, we share an intimate part of ourselves.
An Introduction to Landscape Theology
In 1836, Emerson declared “every natural fact is a symbol of some spiritual fact.” Harvard Divinity School’s foremost Talmudic scholar, Jon Levenson, makes a similar observation: “Geography is simply a visible form of theology.”
Transference of Epiphany: A Talk With Michael Divine
The role of the artist is to find deep personal experiences and ways of relating and share them with others. It’s to be the mirror that much of our society – with its constant consumer blitz – is not.
A Spiraling Eye-Encrusted Overview of the Art of Alex Grey (Part 1)
Alex Grey’s artwork has profound implications. The following expose details the various artwork from this famous psychedelic artist.
Millions of Images: The Paintings of William S. Burroughs
2012 was a year of All-things-Burroughs. We had the On the Road film and a two-volume set
showcasing The Lost Art of Ah Pook and
currently The October Gallery in London is exhibiting his paintings, drawings, and
"talismanic objects."
VISIONARIES: The Art of the Fantastic
The QCC Art Gallery and the City University of New York host the psychedelic art exhibition "VISIONARIES: The Art of the Fantstic" in NYC, running through Sept. 20.
Viva Venosa!
Visionary artist Robert Venosa lived in pursuit of beauty and truth,
weaving together personal experiences with spirituality, philosophy, and
plant shamanism to create vibrant, living works of art.
Venosa
spent many years studying spiritual wisdom and was well prepared for
the inevitable ascent into the astral realms. He transitioned on August 9th,
2011.
Ouroboros
The world had progressed eloquently for two centuries, eating itself alive. It all started with the camera.