It is the kind of art that emanates from the depths of the artist’s inner being. Consider Van Gogh, Salvador Dalí or most recently Alex Grey as transformative artists - with their work, when we observe it, we feel a kind of inner “disturbance” that alters the way we see reality.
Art is intimately related with psychology, spirituality, metaphysics, Mythology, magic, and the “occult”. In sum, art is intimately related with all the facets of BEING that are not visible in our external world; because transformative art is born out of the inner world of the artist, and his/her Works of Art are the representation of such inner reality. Thus, the true artist is connected with a higher and subtle reality from where emanates a universal-superior and infinite knowledge.
When art is not born out of the inner world of the artist, meaning from his/her true self, art is not transformative, is simply a beautiful piece. True art moves in us “something” that forces us to see, and to feel in unexpected way, contacting us with a new vision about reality. For these reasons, a true artist is a visionary, is a shaman, is a magician, and ultimately is an alchemist. Therefore, the true artist transmutes his/her mind, body and spirit; and rises higher beyond the human condition established as “normal”; this is why true artists are considered insane.
The function of art shouldn’t have to fit inside the marketing box-stereotype, because the function of art is not selling but rather sensitizing the Observer. Art is the product manifesting from the communion of spirit and mind in one. True art do not manifests from the egoic mind which only objective is to factoring products that generate a profit competitive advantage. Operating within a society ruled by an economic-system the individual becomes a slave, constantly obligated to produce the “money-factor” in order to survive, for this reason the path of the true artist is extremely difficult.
To be a true artist within an economic-social-system that demands to produce the “money-factor” in order to be consider valuable and successful, it is an exhausting task; because the artist has to be in a constant struggle in order to survive while preserving his/her connection with the inner World where his/her real self resides. And to do so, it is truly difficult for any human being. This is why the path of the true artist is a path of tremendous sacrifice, a path of total surrender, a path that only few dare to follow and walk; those daring ones that have had the courage, are considered abnormal people.
Transformative art is the kind of art that has emerged from the true inner SELF of the artist and this is why it is a portal leading to superior knowledge, this is why it is fundamentally transformative. It is very valuable to understand why art is transformative, and to comprehend as well, why true artists are immensely valuable for any society. True artists actively giving birth to a transformative art should have a privilege status within society, they should have life long protection, and patronage from family, friends, Business, and governments. In the time of the renaissance this patrons were called “mecenas”. Furthermore, such artists deserve the nurturing, respect and unconditional love that we give to children; because like children they are the visionaries of a new society.
We are already experiencing a radical consciousness change as the vibration of planet earth attunes itself to a new harmonic resonance. And, transformational art is one of the portals containing codes to access this new transformation of self that align our body-mind-spirit with the new Earth paradigm. I invite you to observe art from this new transformative-perspective and in this way, to give yourself permission to open your mind, body and spirit to a new possibility of inner growth.
Chia Olom began a career as Creative Director in McCann Erickson a world wide advertising firm. With a degree in Communications and Graphic Design she established a successful creative path that kept her working in the corporate arena for more than a decade. After having worked in five countries as International Creative Director she took a sabbatical and went to Florence, Italy to further develop her passion for Art and fashion.
Chia Ortegon studied Art in the Florence Academy of Art, Italy as well as with renowned Italian master Daniel De Angeli for watercolor techniques and with artist Simona Dolci for realistic renaissance oil and acrylic techniques. Upon her return to the United States she continued her studies at the Art Students league in New York.
This prolific artist has created an impressive art collection of contemporary paintings, and most recently she has merged art with fashion. A constant innovator this renaissance artist also includes in her resume a series of art exhibits at prestigious international Art Fairs including Art Basel, Design District, Miami; ArtExpo in New York City; EuroArt in Barcelona, Spain, and the Latin American Museum of Art in Miami. Furthermore, Chia also has shown her impressive collection of contemporary paintings at renowned galleries in Los Angeles, CA and in Miami, Florida.
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHH28cRXu0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8uwVfxrkQc&feature=related
Porque el Arte es transformativa
Escrito por la Artista, Chia Olom
El arte que emana de las profundidades del ser, por ejemplo el arte de Van Gogh o de Salvador Dalí o mas recientemente de Alex Grey, es un arte transformativa porque al mirarla SENTIMOS una “disturbacion” interna que altera la forma en que vemos la realidad.
El arte esta íntimamente ligada con la psicología, con la espiritualidad, con la metafísica, con la Mitología, con la magia, y con lo “oculto”. En suma, con todas las facetas del SER que no están a la vista del mundo externo; porque el arte transformativa nace desde el mundo interno del artista, y la obra de arte es una representación de ese mundo interno, donde el artista esta conectado con una realidad superior y sutil, desde donde emana el conocimiento universal y atemporal.
Cuando el arte no nace desde el espacio interno del artista, desde su VERDADERO SER, el arte no es arte transformativa, es simplemente una pieza bella. El arte trasformativa nos mueve “algo” internamente, que nos obliga a ver y a sentir de una manera inesperada porque nos pone en contacto con otra visión de la realidad. Por esta razón el verdadero artista es un visionario, un shaman, un mago, un místico y como resultado un alquimista. Porque el verdadero artista transmuta su mente, cuerpo y espíritu; y se eleva por encima de la condición humana establecida como “normal” por esto los verdaderos artistas son considerados locos.
La función del arte no tiene que encajar dentro del estereotipo mercadologico porque la función del arte es SENSIBILIZAR y no VENDER. El arte es un producto de la comunión entre el espíritu y la mente. El verdadero arte no emana de la mente egoica cuyo único objetivo, al producir algo es obtener un rendimiento económico. Por esto, el camino del verdadero artista es tan difícil dentro de una sociedad regida por un sistema económico-social, donde el individuo tiene que ser un ESCLAVO, que produce rendimientos económicos para sobrevivir.
Ser un verdadero artista dentro de un sistema que exige producir rendimientos económicos para SER ALGUIEN y ser considerado “exitoso” es una tarea demasiado agotadora; porque el artista tiene que estar en una lucha constante por su sobrevivencia sin perder su contacto con el mundo interno del verdadero SER; y esto es una tarea demasiado difícil para cualquier ser humano. Por esto, el camino del arte, es un camino de sacrificio, de total entrega, es un camino que muy pocos se atreven a caminar en su totalidad; y aquellos que lo han hecho y lo hacen son considerados locos. Por esta razón el verdadero arte, el arte que ha salido del SER es un portal a universos de conocimiento supremo, y por eso, este tipo de arte, es ARTE TRANSFORMATIVA.
Es muy valioso entender la premisa de porque el arte es transformativa, y dentro de esta nueva comprensión, entender también que los verdaderos artistas son personas valiosísimas dentro de cualquier sociedad; en donde deberían tener un lugar privilegiado. Los artistas que producen arte desde el verdadero SER tienen que ser cuidados y amados incondicionalmente, como se cuida a los niños. Tienen que ser nutridos con amor, tienen que tener un sustento; ya que son merecedores de un patrocinio incondicional y de por vida, que provenga de familia, amigos, empresas y gobierno. En la época del Renacimiento se les llamaban LOS MECENAS.
Estamos ya viviendo un cambio radical de conciencia y de vibración planetaria; y el arte transformativa es uno de los portales que contiene las claves para acceder a esa transformación del SER que nos alinea con el nuevo paradigma del planeta. Yo les invito a OBSERVAR el arte desde esta nueva perspectiva-transformativa y así, darse permiso para abrir su mente, su cuerpo y su espíritu a una nueva posibilidad de crecimiento interno.
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHH28cRXu0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8uwVfxrkQc&feature=related
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"The softest thing in the universe
overcomes the hardest thing in the universe." ~ Tao Te Ching
"Art is contemplation of the world in a state of grace." ~ Herman Hesse
----- The Arc of Transformational Art to Come -----
As someone who has been creatively wired all my life, I agree with most of Chia's views. The only one I have only a perceptual difference is that so-called visionary or transformational art shouldn't or can't be "commercial."
My view is that we simply haven't yet collectively moved up the expanding spiral of consciousness to where soul and commerce can be more fully mutually fused. Fear and excitement sell better so far. However there are certainly some exceptions in art, music and even in film.
----- Art as Translucent Grace, Artist as One Prism -----
As far as the creative process as someone who leans towards creating this kind of transformational art, what I have observed over decades is that it acts as a doorway through which I access a lens of consciousness (or inspiration) beyond the perceptual realm of my usual personality or ego.
This even though one of my current central canvases are sensuality, nudity and even depiction of arousal. That is, I have a "soul-sensual" visual style sometimes called Tantric by some.
But irregardless of subject matter, this doorway is like accessing a sort of wide-angle space of translucent grace (or Grace) where the most inclusive, compassionate and beautiful perceptions and intentions soar beyond any dogma, be it old or new age.
And therefore, even though I am choosing to go there, it is not "my" art, I'm simply tapping into the potential for "that kind of art." This simply because as with everything, the best one can offer is the perceptual expression through one soul's particular prism, not Truth/Love/Etc.
Any human field of endeavor can only approximate these as one is choosing to perceive or experience it. Nothing more, nothing less.
So I can be grateful for the experience and expression and take credit for its implementation--as well as enjoy the blissful sensuality that creating this kind of work can bring. But however intimate and personal, it has to point to some form of this translucence.
Otherwise it's just art for art's sake, which for me is not the whole picture or purpose of artistic expression. I prefer "art for Heart's sake."
----- Beyond Transcendence and Fear-Based Perceptions -----
Likewise, if an artist thinks that his or her art serves some "higher mission"-- meaning it is of such importance that it must be shared to save this world from its errant ways, well, guess what? That's just another form of ego/fear-based self-importance.
And perhaps that's why Chia is partially right in stating that transformational art should not have a commercial purpose and hence it is not wide-spread. One needs a high-rev ego or need for personality-based recognition to hustle one's art.
This differs from simply sharing it with those of potential like-mind/hearted-ness without expectations (as I am doing via links below).
Besides, as long as we are incarnate in seemingly separate bodies, etc. there is no way to not have an ego. It's OK to have one and give it some kudos and kisses as long as it is tempered with some translucent, wider awareness also.
And it is perhaps this middle ground and paradox that will yield a wider market for transformational art:
-- The one beyond the polarities of too much spiritual transcendence/abstraction or dogma, and too much identification with the fear-based perceptions, thoughts, emotions of our human personality.
If so, transformational art will become more mainstream and be commercially profitable. Not because of a need to be hustled, but simply because it will blossom in its own Tao in more receptive collective soil.
The softer, richer and more Grace-filled soil of who we all really are at our core.
----- Thou Art Art (No, It's Not a Typo) -----
All the above withstanding, there is no need to wait until that breakthrough happens:
-- One can get glimpses of Truth/Love/Etc. peek in places and ways that may be anything but so-called spiritual or artistic or transformational. How one sees anything determines its transformational value, be it a billboard, blade of grass or however you enjoy and give your own body, sensually or otherwise.
Or to paraphrase David Deida, "A kind-hearted hedonist radiates more Love than a miserable monk."
Another perhaps more demure yet also slightly outside-the-box way to put it is: "Moralities, ethics, laws, customs, beliefs, doctrines - these are of trifling import. All that matters is that the miraculous become the norm." (Henry Miller)
And to clarify what I'm referring to as "miraculous" through the above quotation, let's end with ...