puncturing
the veil between two oceans
...The
two oceans of reality, one of inner existence and one of the outer
world, have been separated by an illusion of mind and flesh. The veil
is broken by a new sight and wisdom, as represented by the third eye
and radiating light, that recognize the harmony of its existence with
that of the world outside. The ocean of consciousness can be seen
erupting from the center figure’s head as it opens completely,
and falls into a rushing sphere around him. The sphere is the last
barrier between his world and the outside, and it is breaking like
an egg under the pressure of light and realization. As the boundaries
are broken his consciousness crashes over the falling ocean of the
outside world to overwhelm it with the serenity of his awareness.
The large eye formed by these waves parallels the figure’s smaller
third eye to represent the simultaneous view of the world and one’s
self.
waking
meadow
In this
piece I tried to create a seamless photograph into a separate world
that is simultaneously both real and yet not. I wanted to push the
boundaries of beauty to the impossible, and convey a reality of emotional
vibrancy at its absolute, yet at the same time I wanted it to feel
completely natural, and inviting. The balance of intensity with calm,
and the familiar with the undefined took form as this mindscape.
puncturing
the veil between two oceans
waking
meadow