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Category: Art

  • The Way 气韵生动

    ‘The Way’ CG animated ink drawing by Ching Huang

    A beautifully created Taoist style 3D animated drawing.  Takes you from void  through creation examining the changing nature of all that is. Wonderful!

    3D animation by Ching Huang, music by: LIU Xing

    Ching Huang says, “The animation reflects an ancient Taoist view of the world as a constant changing process or metamorphosis of forms rather than seemingly isolate entities. And the law of changing is rather seemingly chaotic and spontaneous and yet under an elusive deterministic order which somewhat matches the notion of fractal in Chaos theory.”

    Tao symbol Tao (道, Pinyin Dào ) literally translated ‘Way’ is a metaphysical concept which describes the fundamental or true nature of the universe, world and all manifest reality. The Tao both precedes and encompasses the universe, it is holistic, active and ever changing. Tao is perfectly still and continuously moving. It cannot be described because there are no adequate words. Tao is perfect Unity. Although the Tao cannot be expressed nor controlled, it can be known and embraced. For further reading see Tao at wikipedia, Great Tao Foundation or for actual books see Sacred Texts – Taoist.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Jerusalem Hills

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    Jerusalem Hills by Benjamin Shiff – Oil on Canvas 39″ x 31″

    Magnificent, uplifting,  futuristic ‘Sacred City of Light’. Beyond time, dreams made manifest. A painting which honors Jerusalem as Holy Motherland.

    benjaminshiffBenjamin Shiff born 1931 in Germany. Immigrated to Israel with his family at age 2. At 40 his creativity exploded. He began painting and immersed himself in poetry, music and philosophy. The spiritual and mystical aspects of his work were honed through the study of Philosophy, Kabala, Hasidism and Jewish philosophy. You can see more of his works at www.shiffstudio.com and benjaminshiff.com. Enjoy!

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • APOCLYPSE

    Apoclypse by Rassouli, oil on canvas,  30" x 40"

    This painting speaks to me of Spiritual transformation. Changing realities. The ending of old structure… becoming new . Swirling energies flow, dance and transform…. all. Beautiful! Magnificent!

    Rassouli says, "Creation is the product of synchro-nizing our energy with the universe. Once we experience the whole and recognize it, we become aware that we are nothing but the Divine Creative Force."

    rassouli Rassouli, born in Isfahan, Iran was inspired by his mystical uncle. As a result he developed an early appreciation for painting and mystical poetry. He studied classical and impressionistic art as well as mysticism. In 1963 he immigrated to the United States where he continued his education in art and architecture. You can view more of his beautiful works at his rassouli.com.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Joy Riders

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    Joy Riders by Rassouli oil on canvas,  36" x 48"

    A beautiful painting of Soul’s amazing journey back to Source. I see Soul spiraling through inner-space. Passing through all the dimensions back to God-head. Experiencing all Creation along the way. Tasting, seeing, loving, living, flying and being a Holy spark of God. Wonderful!

    Rassouli says, "I believe we are multi-dimensional beings who exist simultaneously beyond time and space in infinite dimensions.  Various dimensions of existence are reflected in my paintings as different cycles in a flowing spiral that represents our soul.

    rassouli Rassouli, born in Isfahan, Iran was inspired by his mystical uncle. As a result he developed an early appreciation for painting and mystical poetry. He studied classical and impressionistic art as well as mysticism. In 1963 he immigrated to the United States where he continued his education in art and architecture. You can view more of his beautiful works at his rassouli.com.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Aquita Water Fairy

    Aquita Water Fairy by Bonnee Klein Gilligan. © 2008 Bonnee Klein Gilligan. All rights reserved.

    Aquita Water Fairy by Bonnee Klein Gilligan (2008) Pastel on paper, 9" x 12"

    Aquita is a water fairy or water elemental. A magical creature or Nature Spirit called an Undine. Water is the third basic element; the most primary form in which liquid can exist. It is the origin of everything. Water Fairies draw vitality from the sun are playful and give water energy. They are in charge of the purpose of water. Rhythm, flow and movement is important to their life.

    Expressive of self-control, passion, emotion and reproduction. Water elementals sometimes transform to resemble people like the Selkies in Ireland.

    Aquita says, "I AM Water – I flow, I reflect, I sustain and nourish life…. I AM Water. I AM cold or frozen, warm, hot or steamy. I AM ethereal and tangible. I AM smooth and liquid. I AM hard and wet. I AM emotion and sexual passion. I AM sensuous. I AM reproduction. I AM Water – I flow in, through and around you. I sustain you. I AM androgynous. I AM all of this and more. I AM Water.”

    You can see more of my works at Creative Spiritual Works and purchase prints of Aquita at Spirit Art Gallery. Enjoy!

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan