“Magic in its earliest form is often referred to as The Arte. I believe this is completely literal… Indeed to cast a spell is simply to spell, to manipulate words, to change people’s consciousness…. In latter times I believe artists and writers have allowed themselves to be sold down the river. They have accepted the prevailing belief that art and writing are merely forms of entertainment… they’re not seen as transformative forces that can change a human being… they are seen as simple entertainment. Things with which we can fill twenty minutes, half an hour, while we’re waiting to die.”
– Alan MooreFrater 440.’.
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Tag: art
The weekly challenge this time was that it had to be related to any ideology, so I chose Satanism because spooky goat people are about my speed. Tried to go for a Mignola-esque style.
The Rod of Asclepius
A painting of healing, by Allegra Willow
Acrylic on canvas, 18×24"
SoldThe Rod of Asclepius is an ancient symbol of medicine and healing. Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, medicine, and physicians, is associated with snakes. He is often depicted holding a rod or staff with a single snake coiled around it.
In this painting, the seven chakras of the subtle body are placed at at different points on the Rod. The snake is coiled around them in a healing and protective way. Radiating from the chakras are the Flower of Life (overlapping circles symbolizing interconnection) and the Star of Life (a white six-pointed star used as symbol of healers and physicians).
Beneath the Rod, there is lavender and yarrow as well as two quartz crystal clusters, all of which are associated with healing.
Pan Uncovering the Nakedness of a Sleeping Nymph ~
Palazzo Orsetti Dolfin Giacomelli, Treviso
Luis Dorigny
Occult Aspects 