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Category Archives: Paintings

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Nov 2021

Opening Reception Dreaming of Mythos

Opening Reception Dreaming of Mythos Thursday November 4th, 2021 Time 6pm through 8pm Where University of Minnesota, Coffman Gallery, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 There will be light refreshments for attendees. As far as COVID protocol goes, all persons inside University of Minnesota buildings (this includes the gallery space) must wear a mask at all times, except when actively eating or drinking. Featured Artists Bailey Larson, Gretchen Pickering, Jeff Musser, Morgan Mercer, Peighton Cooke, Roger Williamson Let the mysterious and fantastical steal you away in this stunning and surreal exhibition at the Coffman Gallery. Meet classical constructs, renaissance […]

Dreaming of Mythos Exhibition, University of Minnesota
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May 2021

Supernatural Art

Supernatural Art Supernatural art and occult art expressed in the work by Minneapolis visual artist Roger Williamson. Williamson’s paintings focus towards metaphysical and symbolic occult themes that build upon classical myths and ancient themes.  They invite viewers into spheres of consciousness characterized by ethereal portraits and kaleidoscopic color palettes presenting a sweeping panorama of preternatural imagery. Aspiring to reintroduce mystery and ambiguity back into the adventure of human existence through the creative process, encouraging artistic audiences towards “living effulgent and invigorating lives, revitalized from the secretions of our subconscious.”             Born in Loughborough, England, in […]

In Times of Perel is an original oil paint depicting a magickal technique of aura control. Paranormal, supernatural art, Minneapolis occult artist
19
Mar 2021

No Holds Barred

A-Z Gallery St Paul My painting Dreaming Within the Fields of Hypnos is part of the exhibition No Holds Barred at the A-Z gallery in St Paul. Argyle Zebra Gallery Sat, Mar 13, 202110:00 AM  Sun, Apr 25, 20212:00 PM AZ Gallery (map) Join us for a juried exhibition highlighting the unscripted work of local and regional artists. With no restrictions on content, scale, material or theme this show is destined to have something for everyone to enjoy from paintings, poetry, sculpture, illustration, photography and more. The exhibition will be open to the public during regular business hours. Saturday & Sunday from […]

20
Jun 2020

Sun Enters Cancer, Tarot Key Chariot

Tarot Key Chariot, Sun Enters Cancer Overview Tarot Key Chariot corresponds to the Sun in Cancer during which time period the inundation of Egypt’s Nile River is announced¹. This natural annual phenomenon of the inundation flood of the river returns life to the land of Egypts Nile valley.  Tarot Chariot is a pictograph illustrating the inundation of the river Nile, and this event’s impact upon the natural world.  These functions of natural phenomena, depicted through the card’s imagery, illustrate the potential impact of unleashing these powerful energies. Originating from real-life experiences, the imagery captures both the positive and negative aspects […]

Sun enters Cancer corresponding to tarot major arcana card Chariot
6
Feb 2020

Sub Rosa

Sub Rosa, The Secret Sub Rosa, an explanation of the titles’ relationship to Rosicrucian and Golden Dawn symbolism and philosophy. Sub Rosa, The Secret, oil on wood, 12 inches by 12 inches, 2020. The painting was created using the same technique as that of Blue Dream Sub Rosa “beneath the rose” to speak in confidence. Through its promise of secrecy, a rose carved or hung above a council meeting table symbolized the freedom to speak candidly and freely without fear of repercussions. The background of the painting depicts this flower of secrecy, the rose. The rose is also a prime […]

the secret
21
Jan 2020

Portrait Blue Dream

Portrait Blue Dream Portrait Blue Dream, oil on wood, 12 inches by 12 inches, 2020 The painting was created by covering the whole surface in blue paint and then removing unwanted paint with a rag to reveal the image. Final detailing was executed with a brush. Portrait Blue Dream is from a series of paintings depicting the phenomena of spirit evocation. See A Spirit. and The Religion of Dream The painting falls under the general heading Fin de Siecle which is a French phrase meaning ‘end of century’ and is applied specifically as a historical term to the end of […]

Blue Dream, an oil painting in the style of the French Fin de Siecle movement
22
Dec 2019

Dark Lord Cometh Sun Enters Capricorn

Dark Lord Cometh, Tarot Devil, Sun in Capricorn Humor overcomes adversity Tarot Dark Lord major arcana card Devil explanation, meaning and art, Sun in Capricorn. In this depiction of the Dark Lord, Tarot Devil from Tarot of the Morning Star, we observe the central force required for confronting adversity, a sense of humour.   This is emphasized by the entity’s horns, reminiscent of a jester’s cap. The blocks below represent the challenges needed to overcome adversity, which become stairs to achievement. The spiral beard symbolizes time. The image is God and Devil, our choice of which is determined by our […]

Tarot card Devil Sun in Capricorn corresponding to tarot major arcana card Devil
7
Nov 2019

Dream Weaver

Dream Weaver: The Labyrinthine Domain of Hypnos Dream Weaver, oil on wood, 24 x 48 inches, 2021 Dreaming sleep, the realm of Hypnos, whose influence upon us is to release healing vibrations, stimulating the resolution of our conflicts.  This consequence is symbolically represented in the foreground of the painting by poppy pods whose exhaling breath of lustrous trance-inducing vibrations is the vehicle of restitution. The poppies symbolize the healing balm of natural pharmaceuticals. When controlled, they provide relief from pain and suffering in contradiction to our loss of will through falling victim to their addictive qualities. The dream weaver background […]

hypnos,sleep,dreams,greek mythology
2
Oct 2019

Dreaming Hypnos

Dreaming Within the Fields of Hypnos This painting Dreaming Within the Fields of Hypnos, oil on wood in frame, 28.5 inches by 14.75 inches. including frame, 31.25 by 17.5 inches.  Original painting available from Saatchi Art. The background of the painting provides a medium for dream evocation within the viewer. The whole painting can be summed up as a transportation device. A transportation device to delve into the inner canyons of one’s mind. Dreaming Hypnos the Greek God of Sleep His first appearance in mythology is in the works of one of the earliest Greek poets, Hesiod who lived around […]

Dreaming within the fields of Hypnos, an original fine art painting depicting the God
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