Jack Whitten was an abstract artist that died two days ago. He swam in the abstract, not only in his art form but in his mind. He recently said I practice thought experiments in abstract painting. Thought experiments allow me to…travel anywhere I want without the encumbrance of matter.
Throughout his career, he seemed to try creating a sense of structure out of the chaos of the abstract. He was discovered by the art community by his unique technique of painting layers of paint then combing them in a way that seemed to tame the chaos. Later, Whitten created and refined a technique of building up a painted surface with gobs of acrylic paint and minute artifacts (dust, pieces of wood, glass etc..). He then cut the painted surface into tiles and reconstructed the painting. He was fascinated with quantum physics and made it his focal point of his last show, Quantum Walls before his death.
Quantum Mechanics is the fundamental theory in science which describes nature at the smallest scale – energy levels of atoms and subatomic particles. One of the main experiments of Quantum theory is the Slot Experiment. Scientists shot a beam of particles at a wall with two slots and found there is a pattern predicting where those particles will land on the screen behind. Then they shot one particle thinking it will pick a slot to go into predictably, but the funny thing is it shows the same pattern as the beam of particles. So as Whitten explained about his last art project and oddly sums up this experiment: Quantum mechanics has rendered obsolete any notion of a wall.
Aries – Page of Swords
The last two weeks, the Emperor and the Empress challenged you to use your creative energy. This week the Page of Swords tells you to step off doing and to listen. This card foretells that there is some information that you need to find. Your challenge is to ask questions but in the most subtle of ways. It is not words that will be telling you what’s going on but subtle body cues.
*Taurus – Chariot
The Chariot brings change that you are in control of. This week is all about moving forward with balance. This in its simplest form tells you to check your tires or eat a more balanced diet, but in its complex this is seriously doing something about imbalances in your life. Continue reading Tarotcast for Week of Feb. 11, 2017
The Emperor tells us to stop procrastinating. This is a week to build new bridges, create new civilizations, to conquer your fear and just do it. The challenge is believing you can and asking for help when you can’t.
The King of Swords says now is the time. Your challenge this week is to walk your talk, so be careful what you promise. Your words are now as loud and important as your actions.
Aries – Four of Wands – The universe focuses on your home life with Four of Wands. Take this week to hang–out at home as much as possible. The challenge is to enjoy your time at home and not to fill up your days with house chores. Play in your sprinklers, lie in a hammock, sit on your porch, or even take a nap on your couch.
Taurus – Six of Cups – The Six of Cups is the card of the past. Spend this week reminiscing, going through old photos, and talking to childhood friends. There is information for you from the past. So, dust off those old memories because some new ones are ready to be discovered.
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