Sunday, October 27, 2013

Image Analysis

                                                  Image from http://therevealer.org/archives/5262

      This is an image of an Alex Grey Painting that I chose to do my image analysis. Alex Grey uses psychedelics in his personal life and I am amazed by his ability to re-create his visions in his art work. I chose this image because to me it represents visually how a person on psychedelics could possibly be able to step back from themselves and objectively record and process their feelings, emotions, and memories. In the lower left corner there is what appears to be a demonic face and a skull representing the persons own inner demons but the subject is protected by a luminescent blue light surrounding their body. It also gives me the feeling that the person is aware of the demons presence but is able to feel safe and not let them affect his current journey knowing that he is safe from them. This painting also show a representation of the person's chakra's and eyes being open and clear as well as a powerful guardian standing behind him possibly guiding him and protecting him during his visions.
     I feel that this painting is a positive representation of how the use of psychedelics could be helpful in therapy showing that it is an inward based journey in which a person could potentially come to terms with their inner traumas and/illness. To me this painting shows the union of the sub-conscious with the conscious interpretations of experiences which I believe can lead to healing.

3 comments:

  1. Jennifer,
    This is a really neat photo! I have tried to experience inner healing as well and this photo is a great example of how to focus on your inner energy. The outside distractions don't really seem to be a distraction which seems to be a big problem for a lot of us to help ourselves heal. I wonder if this photo is a representation for all of us? I don't think I have seen anything like this before, but I really like it! My sister and I always try to focus on what's bothering us inside because our bodies usually tell us when something is wrong. Have you heard of Louise Hay? She I believe herself from cancer through positive thoughts, affirmations, and changing the way she lived. If you haven't heard of her, you should look her up. Amazing!

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  2. Oops sorry I meant to write healed herself

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  3. This image really seems to sum up the whole psychedelic vibe and such people talk about when taking hallucinogens. I read a book on Ken Kesey and the Grateful Dead in the early sixties, and they were very persistent in promoting LSD, and claiming it was about the experience. If it is truly about the experience maybe this is a good form of therapy for some. This image also brought to mind the thought of controlled chaos, there is so much going on, and so ma y colors, yet your eye is drawn throughout the image very smoothly. The painting also seems to fit because these drugs are typically associated with creativity, and the freedom that comes with it.

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