2007T

2007T Oil on Canvas. 4.5" X 12".

At the Edge I Sea

Glass Block 12 - At the Edge I Sea. Digital. Sorry, my image server has been down today. The image will be available as soon as it's back up. I hope all is well with everyone. Thank you. R

Faraway Rock

Glass Block 12 - Faraway Rock. Digital

Arch Rock

Glass Block 12 - Arch Rock. Digital

Glass Block 12 Split Rock 071

Glass Block 12 Split Rock 071 Digital

Glass Block 7 Enter Here Please

Glass Block 7 Enter Here Please Digital Art.

Glass Block. The glass block is my visual metaphor for the veil of lies. The veil of collectively agreed upon premises that blind each of us in our own regionalism and nationalism to greater universal truths. These collectively agreed upon premises about right and wrong etc., can blind us and bind us to ideas about what is real. And in doing so, form our individual constructs out of which our reality is shaped. All of which can easily be based on self serving half truths from the individual perspective all the way up to the regional and national consciousness.

"A work of Art is a small fragment from the eternal stream of the Creative Spirit which springs forth into existence through the persistence and focused thought of the Artist." "Art is the lie that unveils the truth, revealing it, making it more clear, and gives truth it's substance. Robert James Kelly

The Return of Shiva

The Return of Shiva Digital Art.

Shiva is a form of Ishvara or God in the later Vedic scriptures of Hinduism. The meaning of the word 'Shiva' is 'Good' hence he is called the Good Lord. Shiva is the supreme God in Shaivism, one of the major branches of Hinduism practiced in India.

Shiva as Rudra is considered to be the destroyer of evil and sorrow. The formless, timeless and spaceless Supreme God in Shaivism. Adi Sankara interprets the name Shiva meaning "One who purifies everyone by the utterance of His name" or "the Pure One". The name Shiva is the Holiest of Holy names.

source: Wikipedia
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva

BUT IN 2007 WE MUST ALSO CONSIDER THAT:

A typical human, any individual from any number of groups separated by nationality, or religious affiliation*... might well think of Shiva as a pagan idol to be scorned, shunned or otherwise denigrated.

My goal is to illustrate this and other difficult images and topics through the use of glass block as a metaphor and visual mechanism to distort the source image.

It is this abstracted, changed or distorted view that is at the crux of my point. Our reality is based on what we believe. And I know what we believe, and believe to be true is not always so. We can be wrong, miss the point completely because our belief is so strong that it blinds us to the real truth.

For more see http://www.virtualartgallery.com/rkelly/shiva.htm

2006 Inktomi 1 part 2

close up of 2006 Inktomi Oil on Canvas. 6" X 8". 12" X 16" overall. T'was the night before Christmas 1873. They handed out wool blankets to all the could find. Laced with Scarlet fever I fear so that none would be left behind. Now early that Christmas morning not a creature was stirring not even a field mouse. For all were dead now at such a terrible cost.

The details are something for you to find out for yourself if you don't already know the truth. This Truth a small part of the Whole Truth that is not taught in America's traditional history classes. This would seem to be the first documented use of gem warfare used on Natives of our own land so many years ago. We forget as it was written down and hidden from most folks here.

Because the powers that be feared, thought that We The People might not like what we hear. So they changed and buried and twisted it all. So it sounded so nice and cheery and all. As ignorance is no excuse for wrong doing they say. So, I ask you now the next time that you look to judge others consider what terrible things have been done on your behalf, in the past, in the present or that might be made in the future. And be brave enough to take your neighbors hand and stand together and in a loud voice say I want no more of this. I want the America that We were taught to believe in. On that is guided by the Creator, one that seeks to do good work and help less fortunate. not a Industrial Military one bent on domination as the New Republic under the flag if Democracy. But a true Democracy willing to do what is Right, not in our best interest. But in the best interest of all humanity.

May your Christmas, or Hanahaka, Ramadan or whatever you might celebrate, be gay! As the World goes along on it's ignorant way. But be wary my friend, of blind faith I say, as it can lead to confusion and draw you astray. Astray from the Truth, not the one that they say. But the Truth that exists in every heart, the one less listened too. For if you don't, you might even end up thinking that you best friend is nay. And turn him away. To find out he was the reincarnate, Mohammad, Jesus, Buddha or other. not just your friend, your neighbor, your brother...
- Peace Truth Love, rjk

Old Willow - in the glow of Sunset

Old Willow

Old Willow Pastel on Paper. 9" X 6".

2006OC-4X5 2 The Emerald Oracle

2006OC-4X5 2 Oil on Canvas. 4" X 5".

2006OB2 - Hole in my Soul

2006OB21 Oil on Canvas. 8" X 10".

2006OB1 - Close Encounter

2006OB1 Oil on Canvas. 8" X 10".

2006Y9 - Alive alite

2006Y9 Pastel on Paper. 5" X 7".

2006Y4 - Balancing the ins and outs...

2006Y4 Pastel on Paper. 5" X 7".