Brainstorming

Cycles of nature

Birth and regeneration

Mathematical formulas

color associations in primitive and largely isolated areas

Works as a bridge from culture to culture but reinforcing the idea that the foundations are all the same

These cows and bulls are often symbols of fertility

Plants are often symbols of healing

Purpose and representation

Dominator culture doesn't apply symbolic value to nature Only practicality focuses on our sustainability as a species and not on the fact that implementing these symbols may increase the quality of our lives

Enrichment

instances of magic and ritual: largely prevalent in entertainment culture but there is no longer a fear of the supernatural or a consideration for mystical traditions

Romantics, our connection with nature and with our bodies Where do our eyes diverge- we dont see things as they are, and the mystery of what we see vs others see. perception, projection Alan Watts- avoid seeing ourself as we are. no one acknowledges their full capacity because we put trust and faith that we dont know. Watts says that there is nothing out there, and that all the secrets are contained within the self.

goal for the visual: depiction of the monstrous and sexual

I am making work that is largely, and accidentally revealing my reservation to see or know myself Resisting the revelatory in favor of comfort

Looking for the other mysteries in the world as to avoid trying to unravel my own or I am simply interested in learning of past traditions or both