“From stillness, motion. From motion, stillness once more.” Where the Mechanisms end, the Engines begin.If the first taught matter how to transform,these teach it how to return —not to what it was,but to what it remembers itself to be. Each engine is a wheel within the greater wheel of being:a reversal, a turning, a breath.Their … Continue reading The Three Engines of Renewal
The Growth of Understanding
At first, thought is like a tree —rooted in silence, yet reaching toward light.Its branches are questions,its leaves, the countless moments of awarenessthat breathe and fall in time. Each fruit is a realization.Some ripen and release themselves gently,falling into the fertile soil of reflection;others cling too long and wither in the grasp of certainty. The … Continue reading The Growth of Understanding
The contemporary critical art theory
A common critique of the art world is the emphasis on financial gain over critical engagement with art theory. Many artists feel that the focus on monetization, particularly through NFTs and other speculative markets, overshadows the potential for deeper artistic and social commentary. This can lead to a situation where artistic merit is secondary to … Continue reading The contemporary critical art theory
Geographies
Last week I submited some contribution to an open call launched by LoosenArt who is inviting photographers, video makers and digital visual designers to take part in the collective exhibition "Geographies: an exploration between places, environments and cultures", an exhibition project that seeks to question and narrate the many forms of contemporary geography: physical and … Continue reading Geographies
Unlocking Finnegans Wake: Free Plain English Version
I invite everyone who has been putting Finnegans Wake aside as an unreadable Moloch, to have a look at this transcription in plain English that you can download for free during the weekend (from Friday May 23, 2025, 12:00 AM PDT till Saturday May 24, 2025, 11:59 PM PDT ) by following this link. You … Continue reading Unlocking Finnegans Wake: Free Plain English Version
Reshuffling my Art and Finding my own Style.
I decided to pause the report of my quest into the canon of the world literature because there was a similar hiatus in my exploration process back then in 2015 that actually lasted till May 20th, 2015. Instead I'm going to expand a little bit upon how I've recently developed my own artist's style or … Continue reading Reshuffling my Art and Finding my own Style.
An Emporium of Order and Chaos.
The title and image of this post refer to an artistically diary in which I’m resuming and catalogizing my artistic and literary creations, larded with thoughts, philosophies, and observations that induced them.The chronological order in which the works were produced has been abandoned in favor of a systematic approach were the subjects are brought together … Continue reading An Emporium of Order and Chaos.
Kindle Launch of Here Comes Everybody’s Karma
Here Comes Everybody's Karma is a translation of Finnegans Wake from Joycean Gibberish into Vulgar English. It took me some time, but I've finally put in the effort to convert the print version into a Kindle book. Hereby I invite everyone who has been putting Joyce's masterpiece aside as an unreadable Moloch, to have a … Continue reading Kindle Launch of Here Comes Everybody’s Karma
Creative Urbanism, Installation, mixed techniques on wood W 400 x H240 cm x D50 cm
This installation critiques urbanism for potentially perpetuating a systemic gentrify-cation, emphasizing that the ideal of creating cultural-historical homogenic modern real estate overlooks the economic realities faced by many inhabitants of poorer neighborhoods, which often cannot sustain such developments. The European subsides for such projects are too often getting into the pockets of real estate project … Continue reading Creative Urbanism, Installation, mixed techniques on wood W 400 x H240 cm x D50 cm
Being Water, digital collage of previous works, canvas 80 x 80 cm, 2024.
The background of this work is based upon the concept of dynamics that challenges our perception of fixed borders and boundaries. The seven oceans are an example to illustrate how the arbitrary lines imposed by humans can limit our understanding of the interconnected systems of the world. Dynamics blurs the distinctions between land and sea, … Continue reading Being Water, digital collage of previous works, canvas 80 x 80 cm, 2024.
The Infinite Universe of Pi.
Although I have at this instance a very busy schedule, it seems that I can't keep going without distracting myself every now and then with some artistic project. The idea for this work occurred to me during the night and I couldn't focus on anything else till I had it worked out. It's a digital … Continue reading The Infinite Universe of Pi.
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Our dear lady's ordeal (nee Bareniece Maxwelton) with a keen sense for household matters (as the story goes) continued as usual with domestic chores. But, seizing the key in her hand, she broached the subject among a hundred and eleven others with her customary grace. "No peaches and melons for thee, Pomeranian!" she said, tucking … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (19)
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When the ever-faithful friend to all creatures, tigerwood roadstaff by his side, was moving gracefully across the vast expanse of our grandest park in his rubber cap and substantial belt and leather bags, he encountered a fellow with a pipe. The latter, the mischief maker, not the innocent one (who, chances are, is still wandering … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (18)
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His Majesty, who had long been believed to have poor eyesight from a young age, had finally mustered the curiosity to ask what had caused the causeway to become so potholed. Inquiring whether paternoster and silver doctors were no longer popular bait for lobster trapping, the straightforward Harold fearlessly responded, "No, your majesty, I was … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (16)
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In the embrace of another tide, the magnificent twin-turbine sailing vessel, The Bey, graces this archipelago as its inaugural visiting schooner. Adorning her prow as a figurehead is a resplendent waxen enchantress in the likeness of the Wicklow pattern, while the illustrious specter of the Dead Sea dugong emerges, upwelling from the depths, ceaselessly performing … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (15)
Here Come Everybody’s Karma (14)
Your allure is within the domain of Sahul’s. And that is unquestionably true to the core of your being. Your shuck tick is remarkable. Furthermore, that particular textile is exceedingly exquisite. The weary journey to Lafayette has come to an end. Halt in your tracks, my dear! Do not be restless! Anubis, the vigilant guardian … Continue reading Here Come Everybody’s Karma (14)
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From the magnificent isle of triangular Touche-a-terre, nestled amidst the lush wet prairie, emerged Paddy Wippingham and his entourage, as they navigated their way to the bounty of prohibitive pomeracs. Their arrival sent ripples through our tranquil surroundings, leaving an air of opulence that none could rival. Some may strive to divide or conquer, but … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (11)
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In the name of Onan, who is this man on the hill wearing tattered garments, standing alone? Who might the notable figure be? His misshapen body, his shriveled feet. He has crooked toes, this short-legged man, and behold, those chest muscles, so mysterious. He is savoring a midday meal from something's skull. He appears to … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (9)
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For centuries untold, the cornflowers have adorned the fields of Ballymun, the dusk rose has claimed the hedges of Goatstown, and the intertwining tulips have graced the sweet Rush in the mesmerizing dance of the twilight. The whitethorn and the Redhorn have enchanted the may valleys of Knockmaroon, standing resilient against the passing of numerous … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (8)
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Hear? By the mausoleum wall. Fimfim fimfim. With a grand funeral. Dumdum dumdum. It is the octophone which overcomes obstacles. Listen! Wheatstone's magical lyre. They will be continuing forever. They will be listening everywhere. They will be gracefully dancing together. The enchanting music shall belong to them for eternity. Finnegan's Wake Hear? By the mausolime … Continue reading Here Comes Everybody’s Karma (7)