The Obliq Ascent: Obliq Art’s New Chapter One year ago, the truck rolled north out of the Sonoran Desert carrying forty-five years of light, dust, and story. Obliq Art had taken root in Phoenix—gallery doors flung open every First Friday and Third Friday. Downtown Phoenix street corridors are waking up with music and tenants who…
Three Lens View In our journey through life, we each develop unique ways of perceiving and understanding the world. This journey is framed by three distinct yet interconnected lenses: the creative, the meaningful, and the spiritual. These perspectives shape my worldview and guide me toward forging relationships with those who embody a natural balance of…
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…
Contentment: A Creative’s Compass Some words blow through a man the way a mild breeze slips downriver—easy enough to feel, and just as easy to forget. And then there are the ones that stop you mid-stride and quietly rearrange the furniture of your life.For me, Matthew 5:5 from The Message did precisely that. I’d grown…
Are You Contemplating a New Journey? After 45 years in Phoenix, surrounded by the desert’s light, space, and stories, we made a move that surprised even us: we packed up our lives and headed for the mountains of Prescott. At first, it was not just for a change of scenery, but to say “yes” to something…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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