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What does ‘Spiral’ mean to you?
Have you ever been astonished by the gorgeous patterning of a nautilus shell, the swirling energy of a galaxy, or observed the visual patterning of fractals? If so, do you wonder why those spiraling movements are so intoxicating? Enervating? Essentially, the spiral is about movement – change through time and space.
The Cross – Tap into the Essence of Being Centered!
The cross is a well-known potent symbol, variants of which exist in most cultures under some form or another. It has been around as petroglyphs from the Upper Paleolithic and Iron Ages. Speculation is that they were astronomical / cosmological symbols, evolving from...
The Point of a Triangle? Is of Big Relevance (it changed my life…)
The Triangle as a Cross Cultural Symbol in Art & Life. A triangle may seem like a relatively obtuse and boring subject to consider, but o’contraire! I have a personal traumatic event to share about the triangle, and in an obscure way, it dramatizes the inherent...
The Square – Why it Matters! (It’s an inside joke);
Part 2 of the Series Titled: 5 Cross Cultural Symbols for Integration Across Space & Time The square is the symbol of Earth – it is stable, solid, secure. The 4 corners translate into the foundational supports of a table, chair, house…) and as Earth – is symbolic...
5 Cross Cultural Symbols for Integration Across Space & Time
The circle, square, triangle, cross and spiral have existed in the symbolic lexicon of humans since our ancestors began recording their presence on rocks in the landscape. They appear cross culturally in art, language (visual & text) and in architecture. ...
The Elements in Life and Art: AIR
The essence of the Air Element is Thoughts, Beliefs and thus Personal Reality / Truth... What is your Truth? Is it static? What reality are you living? Are you willing to shift/change your beliefs? Do you understand it it up to you? Understanding that what we...
The Elements In Life & Art: FIRE
Do you get FIRED UP about particular ideas and/or activities? What are your passions? Do you live with enthusiasm and inspire others? If you answered yes, then you are aligned with your FIRE energy. If you ignore your gut instincts, are not engaged with deeply...
The Elements In Life & Art: WATER
Once we land as an embodied human upon the Earth, water becomes an essential element through which our life flows. As mentioned in the introductory article focused on the EARTH, the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space/Ether, abound in both Eastern and...
The Elements In Life & Art: Earth
Being curious about the deeper patterns of life, humanity and the cosmos, I'm consistently attracted to the concept of the Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Space. Every philosophy I explore, they are there: East and West. From the Chakras, to Alchemy, Native...
Recent Work: Egyptian Series
Recent Work Focus: Egyptian Series Harmonic Eye Debbie Mathew Size: 16 ¾ ” h x 20 ½ ” w Mixed Media: Encaustic, cloth and paper image transfers, beads, fiber and wood trim, on plywood and cradled wooden panel. Price: $690 The external eye is a vital...