Shaharee art, colonization, culture and religion, history

The Dark Sides of Religion (part 2/5): Brahman’s Social Order. Mixed technics on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

The evil of India’s caste practice is almost as old as the gods, and is the most noxious and evolved example today of how humans attempt to impose superiority and suffering on others by virtue of their birth. Hindu texts speak of four tiers, or varnas, making up a broader caste pyramid in society. On … Continue reading The Dark Sides of Religion (part 2/5): Brahman’s Social Order. Mixed technics on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

Shaharee art, culture and religion, lifestyle, meaning of life

The Dark Sides of Religion (part 1/5): Ascetism. Mixed technics on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

Since religious fundamentalism is on the rise in all segments of our society, I decided to dedicate some of my artistic reflections to the subject that motivates some extreme fundamentalists to believe that their religion gives them the right to tell everyone else what they are and are not allowed to do and commands them … Continue reading The Dark Sides of Religion (part 1/5): Ascetism. Mixed technics on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas.

Shaharee art, artistic personality, cryptomathematics, focalization, stream of consciousness, syntheticism

Reflections. Mixed technics on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

This canvas is a further elaboration upon an earlier work that is called The Zone. While The Zone was a rather formal investigation into color and line, this work gives a more impressionistic interpretation of the point where conscious and subconscious thinking processes confluence.It is a collection of free associations about the metaphoric, tectonic representation … Continue reading Reflections. Mixed technics on canvas 45 x 45 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

Shaharee art, change, colonizatio n, colonization, decolonization, social entropy

The Decolonization Memorial in Berlin

The 20th century saw the rise of decolonization movements in Africa and Asia, leading to the end of European imperialism in many parts of the world. The decolonization of Africa and Asia led to a deracination of traditional cultures and values.Unfortunately, the corruption of local leaders in Africa and Asia led to chaos and civil … Continue reading The Decolonization Memorial in Berlin

From Lighthouse to Light Buoy. Mixed technics on canvas W 30cm H 40 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)
Shaharee art, change, Chaos, Long Now

From Lighthouse to Light Buoy. Mixed technics on canvas W 30cm x H 40 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

Human history and folklore are riddled by tales of sudden climate changes: the Biblical flood that caused Noah to build his arch and Plato´s tale of the city of Atlantis who disappeared into the sea are among the best-known legends. Noah built an arch filled up with stock he would need to start over again. … Continue reading From Lighthouse to Light Buoy. Mixed technics on canvas W 30cm x H 40 cm by Shaharee Vyaas (2023)

Shaharee art, artistic personality, islands, Long Now, physiological models, transition

The psycho-historical character of Venice

This canvas (mixed technics on canvas 90 x 90 cm) is a derivate from the psycho-historical map of Venice. The kaleidoscopic perspective allowed me to distillate from the map the intrinsic characteristics of its psycho-historical vibes. Every city has a unique psycho-historical character that reflects its collective memory, culture, and identity. Its architecture, landmarks, streets, … Continue reading The psycho-historical character of Venice

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To woke or not to woke: that’s the question

It is important to acknowledge and confront oppressive systems in society in order to advocate for equality and opportunity. However, it is not productive to engage in overly-vigilant or reactionary behavior, such as calling out perceived instances of cultural appropriation without understanding the context, or tearing down individuals who are seen as oppressors without working … Continue reading To woke or not to woke: that’s the question

Shaharee art, cryptomathematics, islands, Long Now, perception

Venice: A Psycho-Historical Map

The artwork “Venice: A psycho-historical Map" (mixed technics on canvas 90 x 90 cm) invites people not to obey existing opinions and common stories about Venice, but to slip away and with confidence listen to their own feelings and play with the city’s atmospheres. It’s concept is based upon the premise that cities have psycho-historical … Continue reading Venice: A Psycho-Historical Map

Shaharee art, cryptomathematics, meaning of life, philosophy, relations

The Hare, the Fox, and the Human.

The hare, the fox, and the human are all part of an intertwined yet paradoxical cycle of connectedness. Fox and hare, human and balance, enlightenment and infinity, sunyata and sea—all flow together in the never-ending adventure that is life. Love, death, nature, and the planets weave a journey of transcendence, synchronicity, and depths to offer … Continue reading The Hare, the Fox, and the Human.