Depth of art The journey of art is an inner journey, a transformation of one’s own psyche guided through the artistic work. Philosophically, art acts as a bridge between the viewer and the inner world. Art, through symbols, keys, visual, sound, and imaginary keys, connects with intimate and sacred aspects of being and consciousness. In […]
Artistic inspiration Artistic inspiration arises without further ado, it is not sought, it appears. Sometimes it drives us uncontrollably, and other times it seems to have abandoned us. How to start an artistic work? To know how to start an artistic work, you have to distinguish the language that will be used in that expression.
Alchemical symbols in art «What is forged with fire is alchemy, whether in an oven stove, or in the kitchen stove» Paracelsus The study of alchemy is a vital process, one can never determine when it begins and when it ends. It is about self-transformation through light, consciousness and the heart. Alchemical symbols in art
Taoist symbols Taoist symbols are part of a spiritual philosophy that is based on nature, on the essence of nature, its transformations, its changes, its movements. The Taoist artist seeks to reflect, through art, an internal world that experiences totality. Antonio García Calvente, as an acupuncturist, practitioner of Chi Kung and Tai Chi for more
Art according to Jung Carl Gustav Jung believed that art is an aspect of the collective unconscious that takes over a human being, turning him into its instrument. The artist leaves his free will and art uses him to make his purpose come true. In some way this points out that art according to Carl
The artist, before being an artist, feels the need to express something inexpressible. He is not comfortable, he is not pleasant, in fact, many times, no one dares to talk about it. The artist is that person who searches for language, words, symbols, the way to communicate what we are afraid to tell. He clings
How to visit an art exhibition? We often wonder how to visit an art exhibition and get more out of such a beautiful and rewarding experience. Art is complex and often incomprehensible to the viewer. The visitor to a gallery or an exhibition often feels lost or overwhelmed among so many works, often very different
Posthumous Exhibition of Taoist Philosophical Expressionist Painter Totom Art Gallery presents a posthumous exhibition of the Spanish painter Antonio García Calvente, Totom, a Taoist philosophical expressionist artist who died in 2015. The FIABCN art fair brings together contemporary artists from all over the world, and the art exhibition by Antonio García Calvente can be found
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The tree in Taoism The tree in Taoism is a deep and clear symbol of rootedness and unity. The tree connects heaven with earth, and helps us discover the center. It is a symbol of connection, of ancestors, uniting the past with the future, of durability and growth. It teaches us how the past helps
Engraving or stamping The engraving or print is a very old graphic work, where an illustration previously made on a plate is stamped on the support, usually paper. The plate is usually engraved with incisions, like a lithograph or silkscreen. In screen printing, incisions are not used, but a matrix with the illustration that seeks
