Place in Space

 I was reading one of my favorite alchemical resources and found this transcription. I have fallen in love with it. Very in line with what I'm interested in. :)

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Place in Space
Transcribed by Adam McLean from MS. Sloane 3797, folios 3-5.

Place in Space
the residence of Motion,
or the Secret Mystery of Nature's progress,
being an Elucidation of the Blessed Trinity.
Father - Son - and Holy Ghost.
Space - Place - and Motion.

 

Space, Place, Father & Son
are inseparable fixed & immoveable.

Motion ye Holy Ghost
Is that which brings all things to the Blessed determination
of the Dei, as in the Gloria Patri, Filii & Spiriti Sancti, etc.

Space is the Circle of Created World
Space is the Place wherein this Engine's rolled
As Place a Center circled in by Space
So Space ye Circle is of place's place
Place is a Center yet Exchange of Place
The Lineal motion is to Space's Space
Place in it Self is ever fixed and still
Which doth ye Vacant Space of Spaces fill
Space can not Move because it all Contains
Yet Space is Motion, place where Power reigns
Nor Space nor Place do ever Stir nor Move
Yet place in Space is restless Motions Grove
Great is the Magic of this motion's race
Motion in Space doth pass from place to place
Thus Motion caught in all including Space
Standing in centers moved to Circle's place
Motion is that which runs the world about
Yet it a place is never found without
Place it is Still from Motion never free
Move and not move how can it ever be.
This riddle placed in Space of mental motion
Is plane to sense without erratic notion
Motion's confined to various centriq place
Never to pass ye boundless bounds of Space
Thus each beginning doth its end contain
And End once made it must begin again
For what was done by one Creating Word
Must by this Three in one be understood
If any ask how this could ever be done
Tell them the word is Father, Ghost and Son
Before that time was made Creatural
God in himself was the great all in all
But to extend the virtue of his power
Of nothing all things made for his one bower
Thus was the great abyssive might
Formed into Creature, whence produced was Light
This light to Nature joined both firmly stood
As primo genitors and to beings food
The product of this all including one
In Triple Creature most divinely shown
Prangeth it self by measure of formation
To be the being's being of Creation
Thus were the heavens and the Earth begot
Both out of darkness unto Light was brought
From whence was made twixt one and t'other
Father, & Mother, Sister, & Brother
Four in number as the Elements are
Conjointly work to procreate their par
Fire is the Father, and the Mother is air
Brother and Sister, Earth and Water, are
These in their number weight and Measure
Make of this world the hidden treasure
Joined them thro light let them unite together
That they may live in love and be for Ever
So is the Quatrant four in one
The Matter Form and Essence of our Stone.

Sigils

Been reading about sigils. Trying my hand at them.

Daily Draw: 02

See? I told you I wouldn't keep up. Anyway. I'll keep doing daily draws whenever I think of it I guess.
Two days already and I haven't done it since Saturday!

I've been busy putting together Senior Art show work, which is due tomorrow and thankfully it is all done! Just gotta figure out how to truck it all over to the art department without destroying it all. :-)

For tomorrow, I drew the Page of Coins. Perfect card for submitting work. Pages are all about messengers of a practical nature. Or givers of materialistic means. I'm supposed to be submitting my work for the senior art show as well as dropping off signs for my internship.

I didn't remember on Sunday cause well I was up way past my bed time getting senior show stuff together, had a drink and promptly fell asleep.

Tonight, I plan on working on those signs and shooting the second roll of my self-portrait project so I have something to work on in Photography.  Gah! Things are starting to overlap each other... not liking it one bit.

Sigils and the Shining Ones

Lately I've been inspired by sigils and I think I was inspired by them once upon at time because in some of them my logo can really blend in. I like the idea of creating a glyph with intent and to be applied practically.

I also came up with my photography final. I was searching for inspiration for my final and decided that I wanna try light painting. You basically let the shutter stay open 5-10 minutes while the other person draws with a laser. My inspiration for this is the Shining Ones;

"Shining Ones" is the Imperial term for the ancient, psionically powerful race which preceded most of Imperial civilization. We know about them solely through the artifacts and structures which they have left behind, most of which have been buried or destroyed by natural ecological processes in the five hundred thousand years estimated to have passed since the time of their civilization's fall.

As there have been no living or dead Shining Ones – even skeletal remains – yet discovered, our understanding of the appearance of these beings is based purely on speculation gleaned from their architecture. It appears that the Shining Ones were bilaterally symmetrical bipedal beings, ranging from four to seven feet in height. They wore clothing of many kinds, suited to fit a being with two manipulatory appendages and two legs. It is likely they had a head perched on their torso above their manipulatory appendages, as well; research indicates that this was the place where their visual sensory organs were located judging from the height of visually interesting items in their remaining buildings.
Oddly, no depictions of the Shining Ones themselves remain amongst their artifacts and structures, although many visual representations of technology, architecture, animals, and other things have been found amongst the ruins of their civilization.

http://www.skotos.net/games/succession/encyclopedia/shiningones.shtml

Earth Matters Poster

 

This is for an earth awareness week my college is sponsoring.  I had my mayan coloring book and was looking through it for inspiration and found the image of the snake which is an image widely worshiped in the mayan culture. Snakes represented wisdom and mystical knowledge. 

I then had an vision/flash for this poster... using a grundgey effect along with the cartoon/vector style I wanted it to speak to a time when the earth was lush and full.

Apparently this is going into some national publication soon, I don't know much about it but that's what my adviser said, so we'll see what happens with that.

Amnesty International

 

This past Wednesday night I met Folabi Olabaju, the Mid Atlantic regional director of Amnesty International. I believe I blogged about the poster I did for the individuals at risk campaign and apparently everyone in that class did a poster and Folabi wanted to meet everyone. Mine was displayed along with six or so others at this event. 

Skoolies

Apparently there's a fad/hobby out there where people convert old school buses into RV homes. They call them "Skoolies". I've talked about converting an american trolley into a vardo like wagon in the past. And that's one of the main projects I'm going to work on once I graduate and finally get a job. I've been looking for a quiet place to place a studio but they are all too expensive for my use, especially if I don't use them all the time. If I converted something into a useable mobile studio I wouldn't have to bother with leases and I'll be able to take it anywhere in the world with me.

A typical artist's studio isn't suited for my needs either. Typically there's no internet and sometimes no electricity both crucial for my field.

I've seen trolley's being priced from anywhere between $20k-$30k that's much more affordable than say a $150k+ studio that I may only use 1/3 of the year. Plus the customization. I can customize accordingly to what I NEED rather than make do with what is given to me. This is my work place, and if you can't tell what kind of personality I have already, what I do is a big part of my life because I enjoy it. I don't consider it work.

I also plan on using recycled materials, which will cut the cost down. I've done woodworking before so I'm pretty comfortable sprucing up some used wood (IE wood from palettes).

We'll see what happens, but I really do want to start this project within 5 years after graduation.

Greenerprinter

Well. I found my printer. I was reading the monthly package design magazine that I get and one of the articles in there talked about a food product that had completely edible packaging to help reduce waste. Once you eat the food product you can eat the packaging as well! I read that they used vegetable based inks and was intrigued by the idea.

I wanted to see if I could find a printer that would print in a traditional fashion but used recycled paper and vegetable inks instead. I found GreenerPrinter! I requested paper samples and I think I may eventually get my business cards from them as they do die cutting as well. I'm all for promoting sustainability in my design work so I'm more than willing to pay a little extra. Also if more people notice that its recycled paper + vegetable inks they may be more inclined to use them as well.

Here's their mission statement:

Greenerprinter's mission is to demonstrate that a manufacturing business can operate in harmony with the planet while providing a transparent and sustainable environment.
Our team believes in the triple bottom line: People, planet and profit. Profit is not the motive, but the means to the end. We recognize that we have responsibility to be a part of the solution to the many environmental challenges that we all face.
We see the road to sustainable manufacturing as a long journey with multiple permutations, but we will never deviate from our commitment to the environment, our employees, our customers and pursuit of a harmonious business model for others to follow.

You can read more about our ongoing efforts toward sustainability in our sustainability policy. Some of the specific steps that we are taking include:

• Offering recycled paper. We stock only papers that contain a high percentage of recycled content. In fact, most are 100% recycled.
• Using soy and vegetable-based inks, low in Volatile Organic Compounds.
• Operating as a carbon-neutral business via carbon offsets of shipping emissions and investments of Renewable Energy Credits to offset emissions from operations.
• Investing in state-of-the art equipment to minimize waste in the printing process.
• Using technology to implement streamlined operations that optimize efficiency.
• Minimizing chemical use in the platemaking and printing processes.
• Doing all of our printing on-site, which enables us to maintain consistency and quality and closely monitor our environmental impact.
• Supporting the green movement as a whole by partnering with organizations that promote the transition to a green economy, such as the Green Festivals, Bioneers, West Coast Green, and the Sustainable Industries Economic Forums.

We are also proud of the awards and recognition our green practices have earned us, such as Adobe's Customer Showcase and the Acterra Business Environmental Award. We are based in Berkeley, California and have more than 20 years experience.

Kirlian Photography

For my Alternative Photography class I am doing Kirlian Photography which is essentially photograms made with electricity instead of the nuclear energy of the sun. The above is my absolutely favorite photo of the bunch that I did recently. The effect really should be done in color on a Polaroid but those are expensive and hard to find, so I used what I had which was traditional black and white. While at my station one day I realized that photograms are really no different than arranging text and images in a photoshop document. Instead of using text and images I am using life and light to design an image.

Honors Posters

As part of project manager for studio south I had to make sure 20 something posters were printed and designed within a month. Last year we got about 27 posters in a span of five days and was so disorganized I didn't know anyone's skills so I had to do most of them to make sure the students' got them. This year we got a bit more organized and was a lot less stressful. It was rough at the end as one of the designers claimed they didn't get the schedule of dates for the project... and threw the poster together last minute. Above is the poster I did, sorry it the picture is a bit blurry I took it with my ipod. :-)

John Legend is coming to school and I was asked to do a poster for the event. Kelsey King drew the illustration I colored and put the typography.

Student Union Internship

So because the academic administration messed up my senior year, I was forced to do an on campus internship. I live six hours away from school and I don't have a car on campus cause it costs like $230 a year for a parking pass. I wasn't planning on coming back senior spring semester so I didn't buy a parking pass. Now I'm back, and really don't mind being back, but at the same time I could be doing an off campus internship somewhere.

Anyway, I decided to do an on campus internship because A) I needed courses to be considered a full time student and since I basically took everything I'm doing this internship and 2 photo classes. B) To brush up my skills even more...

So one of the things I'm working on is doing graphics for an event that the Student Union here is putting on. This year is its' 50th anniversary. They are celebrating by having a 60's themed event since it was built in the 60's. I was like, "Oh great. 60's so over done..." so since its in March I decided to go with the flower power kind of theme.

I'm hoping to do a more fulfilling internship during the summer somewhere if I don't get a job right away.

Tattwas - Sanskrit language of shapes and designs

My current inspiration is the Tattwas:

Tattwa are geometric images from India. they are  symbols  that can be used in mandala.  One of the most traditional symbol sets and one considered to have innate power to effect realization is by using  Tattwa. These simple geometric symbols can be used in  meditation.

 Tattwa is a Sanskrit word meaning energy. Tattwas are  five geometric symbols which represent the five universal energies.  Each Tattwas symbolizes unique energies with specific properties, potentials and frequencies. In varying combinations, these five energies make up the sum totality of everything in our physical and spiritual universe. These five basic symbols are combined to create symbols of many different kinds.
 The  tattwa symbols are the ovoid, the triangle, the half-moon, the circle, and the square. These definitions are minimal and in no way represent the totality of the symbol.  Source: http://pjentoft.com/on-Tattwa.html

 

These would make an interesting language. For example the Circle represents air, and we could have all words associated with the element of air. The prominent shape in the mandala would represent the main theme of what is being expressed. So if we are talking about miscommunication, we would probably have a large circle, in orange. As that is the complimentary color of blue (opposite). So a plain orange circle would mean no communication.

If we were talking about something about selling something like a house, the prominent shape would be yellow square it is represents Earth. Earth is all things materialistic. It would be paired with a smaller blue circle since blue circles represent thought and communication, etc.

They [the shapes] would be layered on top of each other above to create a geometrical story...

Truth Movement propaganda brochure

This project was confusing it said to do a brochure on propaganda on a conflict/war... so a brochure on the war/movement itself or just on propaganda FROM the conflict/war?

This was our project description:

"Do a presentation on propaganda. Prepare a presentation of any type including visuals, audio, or life performance. You can do a demonstration or give a Power Point/Keynote presentation.  You may also do a scrapbook, brochure, or newsletter, which does not require a presentation. A bibliography must be submitted with this project. Due to the size of the class, presentations must be limited to 5-7 minutes."

Yeah...

EDIT: She graded it right away and I got an A :) guess I was overthinking again :P

Amnesty International Poster

Oh my. This was a poster for a competition that we were required to submit to for Amnesty International for my Artists as Activists class. We were supposed to have done this as a group project, but two sorority girls (who have no design experience what-so-ever) took over and didn't really want to work with anyone who had experience. They had their mind set on one design, and you can't create an effective poster based off one comp/sketch. 

I think one of them may have been a design minor or something, but still just because you take a design class or two doesn't mean you're a designer =/

But I ended up taking what was discussed in class because I thought we were doing this together and no one liked my version (lol). Honestly... sure we all have opinions but we needed to work together and that's what was not happening. 

So this is what I came up with. 

Finalized Logo

So I added one last change to this logo and I think I got it. Those that had a problem with it said it was too blocky/structured and I think the change above fixes that! Yay!

Also there are lady bugs mysteriously in my suite. My dorm is very secure as it is new and I thought it was weird that there but I took it as a good sign. So I did a Rune reading and the two runes that I grabbed from the bag together was the Wunjo, which in the futhark script is written as a "P" and Isa, which is written as a "I" and so it spells, "PI" or as I read it, "Professional Internship", this was a question regarding my disney internship. Synchronistic much? Between the lady bugs and the rune reading, I'll be very surprised if I DON'T get the internship. 

I mean if they really didn't want me, they'd probably tell me pretty early, right? 

Trying to stay neutral, but so many positive "signs" that its hard not to. 

You can probably tell I'm dying from anxiety right? So anxious to hear from them! :)

Wunjo: (W or V: Joy.) Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, but also the possibility of going "over the top". If restrained, the meaning is general success and recognition of worth. Wunjo Reversed or Merkstave: Stultification, sorrow, strife, alienation. Delirium, intoxication, possession by higher forces, impractical enthusiasm. Raging frenzy, berzerker.

Isa: (I: Ice.) A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. This rune reinforces runes around it. Isa Merkstave (Isa cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation. Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush, plots.

Augmented Reality

Obsessing over something new lately. Ever heard of Augmented Reality? Its a cool little piece of computer science that allows you to embed 3d models and animations into a Real Time video feed. The most practical use I've seen it used is for business cards. Information is stored in a symbol and when shown to a webcam the graphics show up.

You don't need different symbols, just a square box and then you can design the square box.

Take a look:
 

I want my business cards to eventually look like this. Gotta find some time to learn AR.

Here's more information about it: http://www.augmentedbusinesscard.net/howdoesitwork.php

Occupy Bethlehem

Poster I did for a professor who was participating in the Occupy Movement in my town.
Still waiting to hear from Disney....sigh. This probably won't go into my portfolio as its definitely not a reflection of my style :)

Package Design Project

This is my package design project for my portfolio class.
The concept was to develop a package for a product that is a reflection of the company we created this semester. Since my 'company' I'm using is my k glyphics graphic design business I went with the whole "speaking to the past" stigma that most of my designs I have created this semester have.

The idea for this herb/spice line is a gift to a client that would have spent a lot of money on our services. Its like a hand out.

The line is a herb/spice/pigment line containing a herb/spice/pigment from an ancient culture that we're (I'm) inspired from. The reasons behind choosing each of the herb/spice/pigment is symbolic and has connections to mysticism and mythology.

I chose "Lucifer" as the name of the line. The name derives from the Latin term lucem ferre, bringer, or bearer, of light.

In mysticism, Adam from the Biblical “Adam and Eve”, refers to the atom form, and Eve refers to the light emanating from that form. Eve is the dawning of creation, the coming of the light. Eve is likewise, the evening, the end of the light. This symbolizes the beginning and the end, the alpha and the omega, of the bringer of light. Adam and Eve together, are symbolic names for the electrically charged atom symbol, which in turn symbolize the light bringer, the bright morning and evening stars. Together they represent the creator of light, the creator god called lucifer, …who is the light bringer.

The herb/spice/pigments are:

Egyptian Blue "irtiu, sbedj" / Saffron of India "Kesar, Zafran" / chocolate of mexico "xocolatl"

Vintage Writing Poster Design

So I had a poster job to do for Tuesday among all the craziness that happened this weekend. Its for the literary magazine at school called the Manuscript and when I heard Manuscript vintage/romantic writing came to mind and this is my version of it. I tried to have it inspired by a postcard as it is a 'call' for submissions kind of poster I thought it was appropriate. Didn't want it to make it too much like a postcard though, just inspired by it. 

So my college decides to evacuate everyone off the art/music campus because they were worried about cold temperatures and our safety since that building is really dark with the lights off. Was not too pleased. 

I usually went up to the main campus to recharge my comp so I could use it for later when I was back in my room. I was up there today when I realized I had a big conference poster I needed to print out for a client. So I sent my adviser an email asking what I should do, then remembered that she may not have power and decided to call her. Funny that she had just gotten my message when I called her :) but then she tells me, "You have to evacuate from the dorm." And I'm like what? So I read the campus-wide email and thought, "fuck". 

I live six hours away from this school so the school gave us some options:

A) Go home

B) Stay with someone on North (main campus)

C) Stay with someone who lives in the area

D) Have office of housing find you a place on north in an unfilled dorm

So since staying with a friend would be more fun, I frantically thought of who lived in the area and then my friend Amy took me in.

So yay, hopefully the power will be back and I will be able to get into my dorm. The whole problem with this though is that they gave us less than 40 minutes to evacuate and that wasn't fair especially since the bus schedule from the art/music campus to the main campus ran on a half-hour schedule on the weekends. 

They're intentions were good, but poorly executed. 

Basically we were left to figure it out for ourselves.