The Axis Mundi is a concept that exists in many cultures through out the world, as connection between the underworld and heaven, with the trunk of the tree passing through, our mundane world. Black in color,No Tree it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell - Carl Gustav Jung,, 75 thick, High-End Contemporary Fashion. However, it clearly echoes, or dare I say, has roots in the image of the World Tree, World Axis, or as its name says, Axis Mundi.
I have seen some of Brad Kunkle’s works in the flesh at the former Strychnin Gallery in Berlin.Īnd yes, the painting is clearly inspired from the movie, “The Fountain”. Art just feels more arty when its on canvas. The effects they can achieve are stunning. Secure Checkout via: Mastercard - Visa - AMEX - PayPal No Tree it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell - Carl Gustav Jung. CG Jung No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell. Two artists, Brad Kunkle and Steven DaLuz, have particularly inspired me to attempt to work oils on this surface. What do you think of the Jungian theory that all trees that can grow to. The painting began as an experiment in working with leaf metal and then painting on it. So i think thqts why it says we have to plant our roots in hell in order to grow. It is said a picture tells a thousand words, and the quote from Carl Jung is but a few that I can add to my latest painting “Axis Mundi”.
“No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.”