Passer des Fruits 22
Oil (contains genuine Rhodonite, Tiger Eye *), inks, Swarovski crystals, hand made paper over linen
9" x 8"
Another new word for me which I found delicious and complete - The Mathematical Arts: Arithmetic • Geometry • Astronomy • Music.
Was it dumbed down to “Reading, Writing, Arithmetic” from this? Why is Quadrivium not a common word? I spent ten years in higher education as an adult from 2010 to 2020 and did not hear this word once.
So I researched and hello Pythagoras. “The quadrivium originated with Pythagoras around 500 BC. The Pythagoreans sought the unchanging fundamentals underlying nature and society. Their quest was to find the eternal laws of the universe; the quadrivium became the name of the scheme they organised their studies into.”
The Irish Times: https://tinyurl.com/2pytzr58.
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