In the Lair of Tiresias “In the Lair of Tiresias”, an original oil on plywood painting, 48 x 48 inches, 2024. The painting is an allegory of the soul’s journey after death, set within a personalised mythological framework: The Realm: The setting is the underworld, referred to as “the realm of Tiresias.” In this mythology, Tiresias is not just a blind prophet but appears to be the sovereign or central figure of this domain. The Condition of Souls: Lost souls here are “cursed by their lack of vision”. Trapped until they can comprehend Tiresias’s instructions this suggests a purgatorial state […]
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The Theatre of the Self The Question Theatre of the Self. “I am the feeling of what is called me. I am not me, but an impression of me. My various, evolving selves enter and depart my consciousness, much like actors entering and exiting the stage of a dramatic presentation. A kaleidoscope of coming and going.” The Conscious Theatre. The Stage: This is your fundamental consciousness or awareness, the “feeling of me.” It is the empty, illuminated space. It is constant, silent, and unchanging, allowing any performance to happen upon it. This is what you truly are. The Actors¹: These […]
Silver Star 2025: A Journal of New Magick Silver Star Journal by Horus Maat Lodge (Author), Eric Clarke (Author), Roger Williamson (Author), & 7 more Silver Star: A Journal of Magick 2025 Silver Star Journal is a unique and eclectic journal of magick, offering a potent mix of practical and theoretical essays, visionary fiction, rituals, art, and poetry—all dedicated to expressing The High Art: the many facets of magick and the alchemical path of the Great Work. Though born in part from the current of the Horus/Maat Lodge, Silver Star is not confined to being a ‘house organ.’ Rather, it serves as an open forum for all serious Adepts—those who will to […]
Minneapolis Visual Artist: Capturing the Soul of Modern Romanticism Immerse yourself in the world of Minneapolis visual artist Roger Williamson, where the essence of Modern Romanticism comes alive. Known for his evocative and thought-provoking works, Williamson masterfully blends emotional depth with intricate symbolism to capture the spirit of both traditional and modern romantic eras. His art celebrates individualism, nature, and the sublime, echoing the core values of the Romantic movement. Emotional and Mystical Exploration Williamson’s art delves deeply into the emotional and mystical aspects of the human experience. With dark, intricate details, he explores universal themes of love, loss, and […]
This is How the Devil Talks Devil Talk. Let me talk over your left shoulder This is how the Devil talks, a concept presented in the painting “Temptation Let Me Talk Over Your Left Shoulder”. This evocative piece, measuring 11 by 14 inches, oil on canvas in 2010, creatively draws inspiration from the legacy of Belgian artist Felicien Rops (1833-1898), with a focus on the theme of temptation—a recurrent subject in Rops’s work. The unique perspective of temptation speaking over a young woman’s left shoulder offers a modern twist that honours his influence. Félicien Rops was one of the most […]
A Magickal Formula Reconciliation of gender diversity functions within the human biological machine evoking knowledge of Self Love. A Magickal Formula. Represents the union of our conscious and subconscious minds. It signifies the awakening of our true potential by embracing both our masculine and feminine energies. See the Jacobs Ladder QBL Arrangement for an explanation of the association between the tarot court cards Princess of Fire and Prince of Water. It assists in understanding the interaction between the Ancient Egyptian concepts of Ba and Ka¹. ¹ Ka is a person’s double separate from the physical body. Our conscious sense of […]
Final Days of Dream Linguistics Final days of Dream Linguistics at The University of Minnesota. Exhibition closes Friday September 30th, 2022 Larson Gallery Gallery Hours Regular hours (Sept 6 – May 5, 2023) Mon – Wed 11:00 am – 4pm Thurs – 11 am – 6 pm Fri – 11 am – 4pm Dream Linguistics Every picture is a hieroglyph concealing a story Each story is a spell evoking a picture. Dream Linguistics presents original paintings by Minneapolis visual artist Roger Williamson. The exhibition interprets the artist’s paintings as examples of nonlinear dialogue,[i], which as a method of communication, is believed […]
Dreaming of Mythos Closes January 29th, 2022 Where University of Minnesota, Coffman Gallery, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 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 royals, and baroque beasts as you traverse ghostly gardens, peaceful ponds, and swirling […]
Thelema Now Podcast Interview Thelema Now Podcast interview with Harper Feist. Enter Interview Here THELEMANOW.COM Thelema NOW! Crowley, Ritual & Magick: Thelema Now! Guest: Roger Williamson 93 and welcome to 2021! Yay! And not a minute too soon. To kick off the year right, TN’s own Harper Feist spoke to Roger Williamson, who also a Minnesota resident (by way of England). Roger is a visual artist as well as a writer, and in 2020 he re-released his book “The Sun At Night.” Biography Roger Williamson is a visual artist, residing and creating in Minneapolis Minnesota. Born in Loughborough, […]