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Old 01-22-2009, 08:58 PM   #12
EarthBowl
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Default Re: Symbolism/Language/Focus

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Originally Posted by Czymra View Post
... is just a question of conditioning of the observer or the context within the piece (if you ignore the conscious mind at least).

Maybe- the symbol is the same but people have laid 'veils' over it. Here's how i think about it- When painting there is a way to lay thin layers color over and over the same area. It is important to let dry between colors or it all becomes muddy. The layers add a dimension- depth happens and the area is or may be seen differently because the viewer is focusing on the surface or even a few layers deep. But there is still the opportunity to focus and see the base area.

I'm just thinking here... guessing ... making a story.
Could these symbols ex triangle- be codes from our deepest heart, recognized by all in the Genetic Mind System consciously or unconsciously but known, as Carl Jung says the Archetypes are known. They are coded with information... but it may be the FOCUS and INTENTION that is the magic that changes how something is seen. If true - it can be changed again. yahoo!

An example of obscuring or changing meaning:
The swastika was an ancient symbol of life (in many cultures) long before being used by the Nazi. In a short time- a very few years- the same symbol was transformed and is now seem by many as a symbol of death.
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