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Symbiosis and metamorphosis

By definition, art is an ever-changing process that requires on-going innovation, not only in form but also in meaning, in order to continue existing as such. The art object may be the fruit of different seeds, from philosophical or intellectual conceptions to socio-political exposés all the way to aesthetic or sensual celebration, emotional expression or spiritual fervor. The last of these inspirational seeds has managed to germinate, grow and bear fruit throughout the history of art. In every corner of the planet, religious or spiritual inspiration have motivated artistic creation, drawing a continuous line, parallel to the human evolutionary process.

Throughout the centuries, the spiritual realm has touched some of the most sensible fibers in mankind, from feelings such as love, reverence and respect for everything divine, to apprehension, fear or guilt faced with the magnificence, power and revenge attributed to the superior being. These ideas and emotions have been captured in all kinds of artistic expressions, from the simplest cave drawings to the most exquisite manifestations of European Renaissance.

Although historically, for whatever reason, some artists chose spiritual subject matter although their personal lives were turbulent and mystical reflection far from their reality, it is also true that many musicians, poets, architects, painters and sculptors focused their sensitivity in transmitting with the greatest possible purity the uplifting message of the “superior kingdoms”.

This century starts with a new search of spiritual meaning in art. Although lukewarm in some sectors, in others, perhaps less numerous, this search is intense and dedicated. In order to appreciate these tendencies and be enriched by them, it is necessary to compensate the prevailing lack of information.

Spiritual or inter-dimensional art arises from an inner process of aperture and receptiveness towards trans-personal sources existing inside and around the artist. It is largely an intuitive process, through which energies emanating from invisible sources are channeled, or received, and then translated, in a non-logical, non-rational way, into form, color, movement, word, sound, and a long list of other means of expression.

When we remain open, energies from unseen sources can be received intuitively and translated.

A trans-personal painting, although assumed as static, is really a dynamic multidimensional object on an on-going process of transformation. This is why the perception of its colors and textures, of its tones, lights and shadows, even of its composition, meaning and form, seems to change for in fact these do change from one minute to another. That is to say, at each viewing the reading of the work of art will be a totally new experience. This is perceived so although its chemical composition, the tiny molecules, atoms and neutrons that integrate it, are not visibly different.

This process of change, although constant, is extremely subtle. The painting evolves parallel to its observer, and becomes one with him as the separation between them dissolves. In this way, the painting becomes a part of each person who has observed it or will observe it in the future.

Additionally, in a peculiar sort of symbiosis, the painting changes in a different way for each observer at any given moment and they in turn are subtly different after having seen it.

The multidimensional work of art, independently of its type, style or technique, has inherent qualities that smooth the process and foster the development of perceptive abilities, both in the artist and in the observer. The intuitive exploration of the form, born of spontaneous gesture, that flows to the observer as an overflowing fountain, produces joy and inner growth. Color itself has therapeutic qualities that interact directly with the auric field and contribute to revitalize our bio-emotional energy.

The best way to approach the dynamics of color is without preconceptions of any kind, avoiding any kind of pressure and the filter of rationality. If we observe in an intuitively aware manner the over-all effects on our power centers --or chakras-- of a work of art, particularly of its color, we will notice that each seal interacts in a unique way. When observing multidimensional art, we might also notice that our chakras are recharged and reanimated. We manage to embody and to define this process further by allowing ourselves to freely feel and recognize any physical and psychological effects, while attempting to pinpoint and differentiate the effects in each chakra.

The way to approach color is without preconceptions or pressures, discarding the filter of rationality.

Thus, with time and practice, we will notice how different art forms, instruments, tones, colors, movements, rhythms, forms or any other creative aspects or combination of these tends to affect to us of a particular way. We will probable also notice that we are instinctively attracted to what is favorable for our energy system.

With time we will discover that our needs change and will be able to determine what type of art is best for us at any given moment. Thus, we will be able to surround ourselves with multidimensional art objects and musical pieces, with vitalizing and harmonizing effects on our physical body and motivating and inspiring effects on our emotions. That is, with time we will discover that intuitively we are able to discern what type of object contributes to maintain our senses awake while optimizing our internal systems and balancing our bio-electro-magnetic field.

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