IN THIS EXCITING WORKSHOP, ARCHAN NAIR SHARES HOW THE MYSTIC PATH AND THE PATH OF THE ARTIST ARE ONE.
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THE ARTISTIC IMAGINATION is so often profoundly inspired by what the philosopher Erik Davis describes as the “visionary experience” or “those undeniably powerful eruptions of numinous and multidimensional perception that suggest other orders of reality.”
Alex Grey tells us that visionary art requires an “inner sight," the “eye of the soul.” This inward gazing eye is the realm of an “infinitude of forms” and what the famous poet—and painter—William Blake described as the “divine imagination.” Still others, such as the Australian aborigines, call it the “dreamtime.” Carl Jung described it as the “collective symbolic unconscious.” Whatever we name this dimension of intuitive inner sight, it is the source of all our creative inspiration. It is where “soul-making” takes place and how we can actualize the unique hidden powers and potentials of our lives—what the archetypal psychologist James Hillman called "growing down." |
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All of us have the ability to tune into the realm of creative imagination.
The visionary experience, in its many and diverse forms, taps into this well-spring of imaginal energy. Such experiences can often help us heal ourselves by releasing past traumas and blockages trapped in the body-mind. In the process of this release, we free up creative, cathartic and even ecstatic forces within us. We can “make good art” as the writer Neil Gaiman famously quipped.
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Anyone can tap into this rich and infinite bounty. We were born to do this.
There are many doorways into this realm we can learn to access. We can use time-tested methods developed over thousands of years to fine-tune our creative 'receptors' and become artists of our own lives. These inward vistas of perception are at the threshold of our waking consciousness. We merely need to learn to knock on the door and step through. This class is for artists and non-artists alike. It is for anyone interested in discovering the "doorways of perception" needed to tune into visionary frequencies. |
your guide to the visionary state
Archan Nair is a digital artist who takes a meditative approach to his creativity. Through his own creative process involving contemplative breath work and deep study, Archan has produced some of most visually striking digital art in contemporary culture.
His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, and VICE Creators. Archan has collaborated with high profile celebrities such as Kanye West, Chris Brown and Lindsay Lohan.
In this live, online, interactive class, Archan will offer mentorship to aspiring artists, discuss the creative process, share where he draws inspiration, and demonstrate digital illustration techniques with a unique digital painting for the Nura class.
Archan will also share the meditative practices that have helped to tap into his creative potential and become receptive—contemplative—to the mysteries of existence.
These contemplative practices are valuable to anyone who wishes to be an explorer of the mystery that is their very own self. A psychonaut of their own soul. As you'll see, when you go inward, you go outward, and the world turns inside out. As a seasoned venturer into the imaginal realms of self-discovery, Archan is your guide into those modes of "numinous" and "multidimensional" perception.
His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, and VICE Creators. Archan has collaborated with high profile celebrities such as Kanye West, Chris Brown and Lindsay Lohan.
In this live, online, interactive class, Archan will offer mentorship to aspiring artists, discuss the creative process, share where he draws inspiration, and demonstrate digital illustration techniques with a unique digital painting for the Nura class.
Archan will also share the meditative practices that have helped to tap into his creative potential and become receptive—contemplative—to the mysteries of existence.
These contemplative practices are valuable to anyone who wishes to be an explorer of the mystery that is their very own self. A psychonaut of their own soul. As you'll see, when you go inward, you go outward, and the world turns inside out. As a seasoned venturer into the imaginal realms of self-discovery, Archan is your guide into those modes of "numinous" and "multidimensional" perception.
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creative intensification
Archan utilizes a combination of breath work and meditation techniques to access visionary states. He will be sharing his most tried-and-true practices to unlock your own creativity en force.
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“It’s funny, when you find answers to some of the questions you’ve asked, you just find more questions. Your realize that the universe is designed in such a beautiful way, you come across the fractals and sacred geometry and mathematics. It never ends. It’s beyond a high to contemplate these things."
— Archan nair, VICE interview
What you receive:
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See the video tutorial to learn how Archan created this unique piece for the Nura class!
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GET INSPIRATION FROM ARCHAN NAIR! LEARN HOW HE BRINGS TOGETHER CREATIVITY WITH MYSTICISM AS THE SOURCE OF HIS VISIONARY STYLE and how you can too.
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About Archan Nair
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Archan Nair is a self- taught visual artist, illustrator and Digital Artist, specialising in mixed media, illustration, and digital art. His visual expressions are part of a journey which is really influenced by the mysteries of our existence and how every action, emotion, and our interconnectedness in a universal scale sets of a chain of reactions—which we experience from the micro to the macro scale.
Formerly a fashion major and entrepreneur, Archan started painting in 2006 at the age of 24 and made the shift as an independent artist in 2007. Since then he has embarked on an exhilarating and inspirational journey, collaborating with various companies and individuals such as Nike, RedBull, Canon, Infiniti, Sony, and more. Archan has been featured in various publications and has achieved recognition from music artists like Kanye West along with collaborations with Chris Brown and Lindsay Lohan. Archan's passion and love for the creative process and expressing himself has opened a whole new journey, where he is exploring the beautiful essence of life. |
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