For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by the connection between our inner worlds and the reality around us. This curiosity intensifies when I create art, as if the act of creation itself blurs the lines between my inner and outer worlds.
Over the years, I've come to recognize that my creative process taps into something larger than just my personal expression. This realization has deeply influenced both my art and how I navigate daily life. Through practices like lucid dreaming and meditation, I've found ways to explore layers of reality that often go unnoticed. These techniques have become essential tools in my quest to understand the intricate, ever-changing web of existence.
Since I was 10 years old, Lucid Dreaming has been my gateway to vivid and meaningful worlds that feel more real than reality itself. In these dreams, I'm fully aware that I'm dreaming, which gives me the freedom to create and explore constantly shifting landscapes. Many of my artistic ideas are born in these dreamscapes. But beyond the creativity and freedom, these experiences marked the beginning of a shift in the way I perceive reality.
When I wake up from these dreams, I often find myself in a state of heightened awareness. It serves as a bridge between the dream world and reality. At this point, I turn to Meditation to harness that energy and channel it into my art. This has become essential to my creative process. Beyond simply brainstorming ideas, Meditation allows me to step aside from my own mental constraints. I no longer view my role as that of a creator in the traditional sense, but as an instrument through which art manifests itself.
Creating through this intuitive flow has opened my eyes to a fundamental truth about the
nature of existence. I’ve realized the concept of “self” is an illusion. In moments of deep
awareness, there is no "me”; there is only the consciousness, flowing through and experiencing itself. Every thought, action, and breath of “mine” is the Universe unfolding in its infinite forms. The art that emerges through me is a reflection of an endless flow of energy. Everything is connected. The boundary between creator and creation vanishes. What remains is the Universe learning, evolving, and transforming itself through every moment. There is no separation—only the pure experience of being.
These insights and the resulting evolution of my art have sparked curiosity in others. Many have asked if my experiences are influenced by psychedelic substances, given the surreal nature of my work. I've always been open to these conversations, eager to understand their perspectives and share my own journey of dreams and meditation. While I haven't personally used psychedelics on my journey, I share a deep understanding with those who have used them to explore expanded states of consciousness. We're all tapping into the same truth; that we're not separate from the universe—but a part of it—actively participating in its unfolding through our thoughts, actions, and creativity.
In sharing my journey and the concepts behind my art, I've found a common thread among us all—an inherent curiosity about the nature of our existence. This shared quest for understanding has created a sense of unity and connection that transcends the boundaries of individual experiences. Through my art, I offer a glimpse into the deeper dimensions of reality. I encourage everyone to explore their own way—be it through psychedelics, spiritual practices, or a personal creative journey. I want my art to remind people that we are the Universe experiencing itself, and through our exploration we’re all part of this continuous unfolding of existence.
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