Modern Pantheons: The Mythic Personalities of Artists

The artist is a shaman, hacker, builder, destroyer, mystic, and seer—each one plays a role in shaping the collective psyche of our time. Artists, in their relentless pursuit of meaning, often embody modern pantheons. Mythic personalities shaped by the forces of contemporary culture, history, and their own internal landscapes. The archetypes of ancient gods and legendary…

Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed

Jesus is the Image of an Invisible God The portrait of Jesus stirred [something] within me, similar to an eerie spiritual encounter and an inspiration. I use AI in the images that illustrate the stories I write. This portrayal is [created] using advanced X-ray technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and one of the most enigmatic relics…

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Turn On-Tune In-Drop Out

The Jesus Movement created a spiritual revival. The Viet Nam war spilled over the ’60s decade. Timothy Leary famously said, “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out” to the flower people in the late sixties. Surfing was spiritual, one with nature, and enhanced by psychedelics. California fashion was a lifestyle spreading worldwide. Popular styles included bell-bottom pants,…

Soiree # 7 October 22.

Sunday October 23 is Open Studio Sale Soiree # 7 is in the planning stage Soiree #7 is in the planning stage. We will announce the artists participating in the event soon. See Soiree # 6 https://larryjortega.com/soirees/ We invite you to visit us on Sunday October 23rd at 11:30 AM for our fall Open Studio…