Fractal representations of modern day mandalas. Inspiration came while listening to old albums and downloading old folk songs for my husband. I rediscovered this song in my vinyl collection and began to search for its meaning. Mandala had been misspelled as Mandela so it made the search a bit more intriguing. In general all mandalas have outer and inner meanings. On the outer level, they represent the world in its divine form; and on the inner level, they represent a map by which the ordinary human mind is transformed into an enlightened mind. The fractals were created using Apophysis, Oxidizer and Tierazon. The song has haunted me for the last week and propelled some unprecedented creative activity. One of my all time favourites from Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Journey Out and In
Back in January I started on a body of work based on the Moody Blues song "Out and In". My sister and I had discussed how the concept could be translated into a photographic medium (for an exhibit that she is doing).
The first few pieces were cathartic and helped me to process some recent life changing events. These were inspired by my son (Michael), my friend (Carolyn), my sister (Debbie) and my recently departed Uncle Joe. When I heard of the untimely death of the eldest son of a very dear friend the idea was finally crystal clear. Even as a teenager, he was incredibly spiritual. The journey "Out and In" became an obsession and the creative process went into overdrive. I have a sense that I was guided by him and as a result, many of these fractals are dedicated to his memory. Each work carries the title of a Moody Blues song. I always found their music very thought provoking. Thank you Dusan for giving me the clarity and courage to delve into myself after taking a close look at what is outside and around me. I now feel reconnected to everything and understand the meaning of the journey "Out and In".
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~ Inuit Proverb
This is the video rendition of the journey put to the music of the Moody Blues tune "Out and In".
The first few pieces were cathartic and helped me to process some recent life changing events. These were inspired by my son (Michael), my friend (Carolyn), my sister (Debbie) and my recently departed Uncle Joe. When I heard of the untimely death of the eldest son of a very dear friend the idea was finally crystal clear. Even as a teenager, he was incredibly spiritual. The journey "Out and In" became an obsession and the creative process went into overdrive. I have a sense that I was guided by him and as a result, many of these fractals are dedicated to his memory. Each work carries the title of a Moody Blues song. I always found their music very thought provoking. Thank you Dusan for giving me the clarity and courage to delve into myself after taking a close look at what is outside and around me. I now feel reconnected to everything and understand the meaning of the journey "Out and In".
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~ Inuit Proverb
This is the video rendition of the journey put to the music of the Moody Blues tune "Out and In".
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