Passer des Fruits 24
Oil (contains genuine Rhodonite, Tiger Eye*), inks, Swarovski crystals, hand made paper over linen
9 x 8"
Yet another new word meaning transformation.
(A metaplasm is generic term for almost any kind of alteration, whether intentional or unintentional, in the pronunciation or the orthography of a word. The change may be phonetic only, such as pronouncing Mississippi as Missippi in English, or acceptance of a new word structure, such as the transformation from calidus in Latin to caldo (hot) in Italian.
Orthographic metaplasms have been used in philosophy to advance humanity's conceptual terrain, such as when Derrida adapted Heidegger's Destruktion into deconstruction or the French term différence into différance. Changes at either level may or may not be recognized in standard spelling, depending on the orthographic traditions of the language in question. Originally the term referred to techniques used in Ancient Greek and Latin poetry, or processes in those languages' grammar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaplasm)
Passer des Fruits series: I have been collecting titles of meaning since last year. This series is a departure from my usual practice of waiting for the painting, like a baby or beloved pet, to tell me their name. Instead of intuiting shape, then finding a title, I went the other way and let the title’s intent begin the work.
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* Healing properties of semi-precious stones
Amazonite | Soothes emotional trauma • Calms the brain and nervous system • Aids in maintaining optimum health • Balances masculine and feminine energies • Helps to see different points of view • Dispels negative energy, aggravation and blockages within the nervous system • Assists in manifesting universal love • Protects against electromagnetic pollution and absorbs microwaves
Calcite | Nurtures strength of spirit and energy • Helps skeletal system • Promotes growth in strength and spirit • Activates Chakras • Spiritual stone prepares you to find your purpose • Highly cleansing • Clears out blockages, negative energy and accumulated junk on a spiritual level • Taps into hidden psychic abilities • Sharpens mind while keeping you balanced and serene
Hematite | Strengthens connection with the Earth • Endows us with courage, endurance and vitality • "Stone for the mind" • Utilises magneticsof our yin-yang energies and balances the meridians to stablize equilibrium between the ethereal and the physical nervous systems • Dissolves negativity and prevents absorbing negativity of others
Lapis Lazuli | Protection stone • Guards against psychic attacks • Releases stress and quickly brings deep peace • Nourishes respiratory and nervous systems, cleanses organs • Encourages creativity • Immune system booster, purifies blood, lowers blood pressure, inflammation soother • Anti-depressant & sleep aid
Rhodonite | Heals emotional wounds • Shines in promoting unconditional love • Clears your heart of pain • Brings down restrictive barriers • Dismantles negative self-worth
Sedona | Neuro-stimulating red rocks enhance creative thinking
Tiger's Eye & Burnt Tiger's Eye | Protection and good luck • Gives mental clarity, to resolve problems • Heals psychosomatic illnesses • Evaporates fear and anxiety
Turquoise | Purification stone • Dispels negative energy • Wear to protect from outside influences and pollutants in the atmosphere • Chakra balancing and alignment • Calms mood swings and brings inner calm • Excellent for depression and exhaustion • Prevents panic attacks