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.
Sculpture
My work explores the interplay of light and color against the backdrop of dark settings. Like a prism bending waves, I cast shapes using resins and rare earth minerals that capture, absorb, and re-emit light. The result is a luminous surface that seems to move and breathe as the colors retreat leaving only light. Through this process, I channel the transformative power of light, against darkness, much like a painter wields dynamic strokes on canvas.
My creations are not just static sculptures. Moods are crafted through an application of color theory. The latest series is a collection of botanical molds cast with a strong palette of rare earth elements. Consequently, the light and wave spectrums create an opportunity to use bold colors. In short, these elements infuse the sculpture and light with a luminosity that transcends the physical, touching the spiritual.
My work, which luminescences in the dark, harnesses the incandescence of the rare earth elements. The works of art create a glowing evocation. Something that strikes a chord with our innate spiritual nature. My hope is the work will resonate with viewers on a deeper, more intrinsic level. In each piece, a visual experience and a spiritual journey are illuminated by the artistry. Learn more: https://larryjortega.com/desert-totem-sirens-of-the-desert/
Popular styles included bell-bottom pants, frayed jeans, mini skirts, maxi dresses, tie-dye, peasant blouses, and ponchos. Some accessories that will help pull together your early ’70s Hippie outfits are chokers, headbands, scarves, and jewelry made of wood, stones, feathers, and beads.Oct 17, 2022
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“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “Apocalypse Now” were notable movies. Hollywood capitalized on the cultural movements.
The seeds from the Jesus Movement in Orange County fell on good soil. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. A new exhibit featuring these images and others is coming soon. https://larryjortega.com/
Sculpture
My work explores the interplay of light and color against the backdrop of dark settings. Like a prism bending waves, I cast shapes using resins and rare earth minerals that capture, absorb, and re-emit light. The result is a luminous surface that seems to move and breathe as the colors retreat leaving only light. Through this process, I channel the transformative power of light, against darkness, much like a painter wields dynamic strokes on canvas.
My creations are not just static sculptures. Moods are crafted through an application of color theory. The latest series is a collection of botanical molds cast with a strong palette of rare earth elements. Consequently, the light and wave spectrums create an opportunity to use bold colors. In short, these elements infuse the sculpture and light with a luminosity that transcends the physical, touching the spiritual.
My work, which luminescences in the dark, harnesses the incandescence of the rare earth elements. The works of art create a glowing evocation. Something that strikes a chord with our innate spiritual nature. My hope is the work will resonate with viewers on a deeper, more intrinsic level. In each piece, a visual experience and a spiritual journey are illuminated by the artistry. Learn more: https://larryjortega.com/desert-totem-sirens-of-the-desert/
