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August 1, 2009

gnosis

Combined process on canvas, 14" x 18"


I like Plato's idea ~ that everything can be represented by number.
If you look at things as vibrational frequency, this makes a lot of sense.
 
In John King's wonderful book 'The Modern Numerology – A Practical Guide to the meaning and influence of numbers' he lists the attributes of significant numbers.
 
One that caught my imagination was 1271 —
1271 in the Greek system of numerology, means Stavros (the cross*); E Gnosis, the knowledge of God.
*The cross is a very interesting symbol, of which more later.
 
This painting hangs in the living room of @lizbeth33 and it couldn't have a nicer home.

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July 29, 2009

Nueve

Oil on canvas, 30" x 40"


 
The Spanish word 'nueve' means 9
it doesn't mean 'new' at all :)

Actually....just checked ~ the root of 'new', in Spanish is nueve!

Further —

This peculiar etymological relationship between 'new' and 'nine' is found in many languages.

It appears in Persian, Sanskrit and Latin, also....

Neun/Neu (German)

Neuf/nouveau (French) come from the same root ~ in fact neuf and neuve are used to mean 'new')

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June 13, 2009

Entheos

Oil on canvas, 30" x 30" – 2009
 
Our word 'enthusiasm'
has as it's root in the Greek word 'entheos',
meaning 'divinely inspired'.

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June 8, 2009

un-known

Cement and mixed media on canvas, 30" x 40" – 2009
 
The prefix 'un' implies a negative or non-existent state
ie un-seen, un-usual, un-expected, un-known.
In order to get from the un-known to the known
it is necessary to pass through zero
                                       ....or is it infinity?
 
 
(sometimes, an ugly mark is really useful)

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June 7, 2009

Akashic

Oil and graphite on canvas, 48" x 60" – 2005
 
Akashic ~ A theosophical term referring to a universal filing system which records every occurring thought, word, and action (past, present and future). The records are impressed on a subtle substance called akasha (or soniferous ether). In Hindu mysticism, this akasha is thought to be the primary principle of nature from which the other four natural principles, fire, air, earth, and water, are created. These five principles also represent the five senses of the human being.
 
There is a hidden message
can you see it?

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June 6, 2009

Sentence

Oil on canvas, 14" x 14" ~ 2007
 
Is a sentence here?

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June 6, 2009

Abbreviate

Mixed media on canvas, 30" x 40" – 2009
 
The concept of abbreviation is incredibly complex
and yet the mind handles it with ease.
Magic!

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June 4, 2009

De-vote

Oil and water-based paint (+pencil) on canvas, 10" x 12" – 2008
 
Is that a cross
                          ....or a kiss ?

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June 4, 2009

Double A

Oil on canvas, 30" x 40" – 2007
 
Don't you just hate it, when you forget to buy the batteries!
 
Fortunately
in life
the batteries are included.

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May 28, 2009

this

Oil on canvas, 40" x 40" – 2009
 
The word 'this' suggests focus
A moment of direct looking.
The constant chat of the mind subsides
as it enters the present.

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