"My art has always been in response to visions. Rather than confine my subject to representations of the outer worlds, I include portrayals of the multi-dimensional imaginal realms that pull us toward consciousness evolution." It has been said that artist Alex Grey is in the business of painting souls. His paintings are a mix of transcendentalist philosophy, precise anatomy, and a heady balance of major world religions. Grey's works have become increasingly popular during the early 2000s due to the universal nature of his art, the permanent residence of his project "Chapel of the Sacred Mirrors", and the utilization of his art by multiple bands, such as the American rock band Tool. To understand Alex Grey's art, it is necessary to examine his background. Alex Grey was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1953. His father was a graphic artist and he encouraged his son's drawing ability throughout his life. Grey was known to collect insects and dead animals from the surrounding neighborhood and buried the in backyard, a practice he kept up until 1963, when he contracted rabies from the bite of a bat he presumed dead. He attended the Columbus College of Art and Design on full scholarship for two years and then moved to Boston to work as a studio assistant for Jay Jaroslav and study at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. It was here that Grey experienced his first etheogenic experience and met his wife and artist partner Allyson Rymland Grey. From the Museum School, Alex worked in the anatomy department at Harvard Medical School, preparing cadavers for dissection and doing his own study of the body as well. This study lead to his painting the "Sacred Mirrors" series, which would later cause Grey to be hired by Harvard as a medical illust... ... middle of paper ... ...ers and sheets of blotter acid. I am drawn to Alex Grey's work because there is so much depth to the world he creates. He paints intricacies of life in every day moments that we cannot see, energy, the flow of blood, nervous reaction, and leaves the viewer with the impression that there is divinity in these moments. His precision and use of vibrant color makes interesting and visually appealing. Works Cited "Alex Grey | Biography." Alex Grey. N.p., 2013. Web. 24 Apr. 2014. Grey, Alex. "The Creative Process and Entheogens - Alex Grey." Alex Grey. N.p., 2000. Web. 24 Apr. 2014. "Interview for the Examiner - Alex Grey." Alex Grey. N.p., 2005. Web. 24 Apr. 2014. Lyttle, Thomas. "High Times June 2002 - Alex Grey." Alex Grey. N.p., June 2002. Web. 24 Apr. 2014. Raw Vision. "Alex Grey." Alex Grey. N.p., Jan. 2000. Web. 24 Apr. 2014.
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Coming from a family greatly involved in art dealing, Vincent van Gogh was destined to have a place in the world of art. Van Gogh’s unique techniques and use of color, which clashed and differed greatly from the masters of the art world of his time, would eventually gain him the recognition as one of the founders of modern art. Van Gogh’s early life was heavily influenced by the role of his father who was a pastor and chose to follow in his footsteps. Although he abandoned the desire to become a pastor, van Gogh remained a spiritual being and was strong in faith. Plagued with a troubled mind and poor health, van Gogh’s life became filled with torment and isolation that would influence his career in later life as an artist. In his late twenties, van Gogh had decided that it was God’s divine plan for him to become a painter. His works would express through thoughtful composition and vibrant color, the emotions that he was unable to manifest in the real world. Van Gogh’s perception of reality and his technique would face harsh criticism and never receive full acceptance from his peers as a serious artist during his brief career. In a collection of correspondence entitled The Letters of a Post-Impressionist, Vincent confirmed these thoughts while writing to his brother Theo, “It irritates me to hear people say that I have no "technique." It is just possible that there is no trace of it, because I hold myself aloof from all painters” (27). His technique would later be marveled and revered by the art world. Vincent van Gogh’s legacy would thrive as it challenged the way the world envisioned modern art through his unique brush strokes and profound use of color as seen in his works The Sower and The Night Café. A brief look into...
Art has always been considered the effervescent universal tool of communication. Art does not require a concrete directive . One sculpture,drawing or written creative piece, can evoke a myriad of emotions and meaning . Artistic pieces can sometimes be considered the regurgitation of the artist's internal sanctum. In Richard Hooks graphic painting,Adoption of the Human Race, the effect of the imagery,symbols ,color and emotional content projects a profound unification of a spiritual edict.
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Thomas Merton once said “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” What is art? Art contain ways for people to express themselves through different means. One can sculpt, paint or draw; it really depends on how the person wants to express himself/herself. When people think of art, they tend to think of Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo or even Leonardo da Vinci. Yes, these long established artists paved the way, but art contains so much more. Art can include so many meanings and as a whole continues to evolve. Bill Viola portrays the way that art can change through time and with technology. Bill Viola helped discover video art. He received a Bachelor in Fine Art from the University of Syracuse in 1973. He knew art contained ways for him to express himself through different outlets. His art demonstrates different aspects of life and experiences. He primarily focuses on experiences such as life, death and even how one perceives different events. He takes different experiences and displays the art through video. The works that demonstrate his views the most include Isolde's ascension - The shape of light in the space after death 2005, Passage into Night 2005 and Earth, Air, Fire, Water 2014.
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When Walt was a child, drawing came very natural to him. As he grew up so did his ability to draw vivid pictures. When he w...
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While Vincent van Gogh is known as one of the most famous Dutch painters, next to greats such as Rembrandt, his life was filled with poverty and as well as struggle with mental illness. Many of those who have heard of Vincent van Gogh aptly remember him as the impressionist painter who cut off his own ear. This essay will cover the artist’s childhood, artistic career, and death and will serve as a comprehensive review of Van Gogh’s life.
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Art is something that has been around since humans have roamed the earth. It has been created by millions of different people, and has been influenced by many things. One incredibly big influence on art has been religion. Artists usually create work to express feelings and convey different meanings. It is no surprise that religion plays a significant role in this creation.
There is a magnitude of research put behind trying to find the link between creativity and...
The next painting he had painted was the “Impression Sunrise” and for this painting he had used he had painted it multiple times with using different other colors. He had used an orange, reddish color and then he used a grayish color to see the difference between the two. This painting that he painted was absolutely amazing, even in his eyes he thought it was.