24"x24"
"Codex" is an evocative part of the series "Transcendent Systems," which combines spiritual or metaphysical insights with structured, systematic thought to explore concepts that transcend traditional boundaries. This artwork features a skeletal figure symbolic of a soul harvested body, set against a glowing, ominous black triangular framework a nod to alchemy and divine geometry, serving as a portal to unknown dimensions and epitomizing humanity's precarious existence tied to higher, omniscient forces.
Around this spectral centerpiece eyes, waves, and geometric shapes, conveying an unnerving sense of omnipresent surveillance. The surrounding panels resemble a "codex" of esoteric symbols, sacred diagrams, hidden algorithms, and cosmic blueprints that reveal humanity's dual role as both creator and subject in a grander cosmic scheme. This narrative suggests humanity as a resource, with ethereal hands extending across the intricate grid, extracting energy or souls in a grand, otherworldly design.
The stark contrasts of blacks, yellows, and reds amplify the artwork's dramatic essence, making "Codex" a profound reflection on humanity's speculative role in an infinite and often incomprehensible cosmic order. The term "Transcendent Systems" suggests a conceptual approach where higher insights merge with structured thought, potentially influencing diverse fields such as Philosophy, Technology, Psychology, Ecology, Art and Design. These systems aim to elevate traditional frameworks, integrating them with transcendental, universal, or spiritually significant insights to foster a deeper, more holistic understanding of our world and beyond.
Locally Printed in Tucson, AZ on Archival Acid-Free Paper using Aqueous Archival Inks
Shipped in rigid kraft tube