Cristine Cambrea

Vermont artist Cristine Cambrea uses the natural world as inspiration for her unique, intricate "Visionary Art" creations. She's compelled to create these visual delights without a plan. It is the paint that directs the outcome of each piece.

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HyperCoSMic Painting Jam
Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey had a live painting performance at Club 740 in Los Angeles. Painting on stage with them were renowned tattoo artist Guy Aitchison and his wife, multimedia artist Michele Wortman; also performing were dark surrealist Chet Zar, tattoo portrait painter Shawn Barber and Corey Miller from the hit series LA Ink. DJ's performed all evening, including Satchi Om and Desert Dwellers.

This performance was a fundraiser for Alex and Allyson Grey's Chapel Of Sacred Mirrors, and brought in a large and lively crowd. This mini-documentary is a colorful, fast-paced summary of this groundbreaking event.

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Tiffa Novoa 1975-2007 Costume Designer, Performance Artist.

Tiffa was not just a fashion designer, she invented an entire aesthetic style. She was not just one of the founding members of a notorious performance troupe, she helped to create an entire subculture.

She wasn’t just a visionary artist, she was a force of nature whose ripple effects inspired, and will continue to inspire, her closest friends and countless, thousands, of people who are likely not even aware that this is the woman responsible for their inspiration.

El Circo [is credited] with creating the postapocalyptic fashions that many now associate with Burning Man. Most of the original El Circo fashions, which convey both tribalism and a sense of whimsy, were designed by member Tiffa Novoa, who has since hit it big with her Onda Designs.

Tiffa Novoa, the legendary Bali based mind behind fine and exotic couture was teamed up with Evan Sugarman to form the now infamous fashion system, ERNTE Fashion Systems.

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An Example of Her Work

An Interview with Dayna McLeod

Dayna McLeod is a Montréal-based performance artist and video maker… and she’s very funny. Winner of many prizes and awards, her work speaks to the masses with rare and powerful humour rooted in visionary feminist politics. It’s very likely that you’ve seen Dayna, but didn’t even know it: she embodies her message everywhere and in every way–from her infamous Santa Beaver to her newer (picture on the right) Monarchy Mama–her art travels far and wide.



Monarchy Mama is an interactive, in-situ performance piece that pushes monarchial iconography beyond its limits of excess, gluttony, sexuality, and exploitation into the realm of absurd disgust. Entering the venue in a floor-length royal robe, I situate myself on a platform, stage, or pedestal that is easily accessible to the audience. Dramatically throwing the robe to the ground reveals a multi-mammaried body. Wearing a throat to crotch body suit made out of vinyl breasts, a regal Marie Antoinette wig, satin gloves, and royal jewels, my intention with this piece is to challenge an audiences' relationship to government, and the romance, sexualization, and fetishization of state and country. The audience will literally be able to "suckle at the teat of prosperity" as each breast is filled with vodka.

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Before she says a word she's already demonstrated a feminist/political viewpoint. What a fabulously spirited performer!

The Asheville-based Applied Visualization Lab is premiering its climate and visualization expertise on the global stage at the 5th International Symposium on Digital Earth in Berkeley, CA, June 5 - 9, 2007.

Digital Earth is a visionary concept for "spaceship Earth" sparked by R. Buckminster Fuller, grokked by the Apollo astronauts returning from their moon missions, and popularized by Vice President Al Gore.

Inside the portable GeoDome™ (developed by The Elumenati from Asheville), Digital Earth attendees will experience a unique animation of the effects of weather, development and land use through the story of how a storm moves through Western North Carolina.

Imagine sitting in dark domed room where a sky overhead suddenly reveals ominous thunderstorms forming. There's a steady sound of rain, and then thunder reverberates as lightning flashes all around you. This dramatic, engaging display sets the tone for the animated visualization, "Water in Western North Carolina." The story unfolds as audience members fly high over the Earth, learning about the qualities and importance of the water that covers two-thirds of the planet.

The Elumenati's dome theaters, exhibits and installations are delightfully innovative with some of their clients including Hewlett-Packard, NASA, Disney, Burning Man, Circe de Solei.

More tripped out goodies from artist, Larry Carlson.

NORTH VALE - Interactive pictures - Take a trip to the strange and spooky land of North Vale. (2007). Enjoy your visit and be sure to click around the pictures to uncover hidden worlds.

This collection of six new interactive pictures was created by taking photos of the Vermont landscape and other subjects which were processed and animated digitally. The pictures also feature an original soundtrack by Larry Carlson.

And Z.Q. - is an art book that features a collection of surreal back and white images. (2007)



Visit his MySpace site for more interactive fun.

Lucky for us this versatile visionary stays busy making his art and showing his art.

When the String Cheese Incident comes to town, it's usually an event. Sure, SCI fans would say that, but I'm talking about what often goes on when they come to your town.

Years ago after playing an outdoor gig, they observed their fans staying behind cleaning up the venue. SCI soon began helping, too, by giving back to the communities that embraced them and most recently coordinated Fall 2006 Food Drives with Conscious Alliance. It's a great outfit comprised of visionary artists who made excellent posters, and musicians who raise money and donate their time to those in need.

On the day of the show in Asheville (NC) last week, SCI and voluteers spent the afternoon cleaning up trash along the river banks.

But for 2007 New Years, a gale of cultural forces will unite for two super freaky nights at the Sea Of Dreams event, that's put together by Anon Salon, Peak Experiences, (the new millenium's Bill Graham,) & Madison House in San Francisco. You can see from their previous events that this one is not to be missed if you are anywhere west of the Mississippi.

String Cheese Incident along with other bands will be there and every element and orifice will be rocked for your entertainment pleasure.

Asheville-based non-profit, Kleiwerks International, is hosting an exciting one-night fundraiser with Starhawk, author, activist, and one of the most respected voices in modern earth-based spirituality. At this critical juncture in Asheville 's growth, our community is fortunate to have this rare opportunity for hundreds of us to gather, envisioning and activating our city's future.

Visioning Asheville’s Future with Starhawk & Janell Kapoor of Kleiwerks International. Join 200-300 local visionaries/actionaries for a slideshow presentation, guided visioning, interactive discussion, raffle/auction, and catered snacks.

Date: Monday September 25th, 2006--TONIGHT!
Time: 6pm-10pm
Location: Jubilee! 46 Wall Street - Downtown Asheville
Information: Call Janell at 828.279.1955 or email janell@kleiwerks.org

Affiliated with Asheville's Earthaven Ecovillage and others.

From the INBOX

GreyLodge Podcasting Company is pleased to announce our new alliance with the incredible avant-garde resource UbuWeb.

2nd Amazonian Shamanism Conference in Peru in June. A gathering of scientists and healers. Link

The Madness of George W. Bush: A Reflection of our Collective Psychosis by Paul Levy is now available for purchase online. Link

Ovi Magazine - 'Promises' is the theme of Ovi 14 and has all the usual cartoons, illustrations, poems, fiction and radio shows, along with a few extra Ovi peculiarities.

Alternative Press Review - Your Guide Beyond the Mainstream - www.altpr.org. In my opinion the absolute best snapshot into the daily news.

Tons of good links in the Gaia Media Newsletter.

* The Church of Reality is a religion based on the practice of Realism, believing in everything that is real. Their motto is, "If it's real, we believe in it."

* Adventurer and writer Kira Salak reports about her ayuahuasca experiences for National Geographic. Read her story and see a short video clip.

* Starhawk and Donna Read, the makers of the film Signs of the Times, about the life and work of Marija Gimbutas, have organized a series of Goddess Salons.

* The German group LightRiders are working hard on a 2 to 3 hour DVD project "The Spirit of Basel", featuring the Saturday night concert with "Akasha Project", "Stars Sounds Orchestra", and "Guru Guru", including short excerpts from the major spoken presentations. Have a first glimpse with their Teaser.

* The Vernal Equinox 2006 issue of The Entheogen Review contains "Reflections on Basel" by Jon Hanna and João Serro, but also an article entitled "Halperngate" by Jon Hanna.

* Surrealartforum is the largest Surreal, Fantastic, Psychedelic & Visionary Artist Links Gallery on the Internet. An incredible collection.

And more...

Bukowski: Born Into This is just out on DVD. This is the definitive documentary about Charles Bukowski and features tons of footage of the late poet doing what he does best: reading, writing, drinking, fighting and talking about women. The extras alone can entertain you for hours; they include commentary by director John Dullaghan, home movie footage, extended interviews and footage of Bono and Tom Waits reading Bukowski's poetry. If you like what you see, check out the site for Factotum, a new movie starring Matt Dillon as Bukowski's alter-ego, Henry Chinaski.

One lump or two? Is it a teakettle or a dildo? Link [via]

Los Angeles Alternative is an online weekly newspaper of people, arts and ideas that rivals LAWeekly.

Surreal & Visionary Artist of the 21st Century - They are ALL here and then some. Link

All We Are Saying is a documentary about the music business directed by Rosanna Arquette. The film features her interviews with Stevie Nicks, Chrissie Hynde, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Patti Smith, Yoko Ono, Andre 3000, Elton John and a billion other musicians about how they balance their lives with their art. You can catch it on Showtime this month, where it's also available on demand.

OutThereRadio - topics related to the occult, government conspiracy and the paranormal.

Freezerbox - Online magazine with a wide range of topics, from arms control to political, economy to film.

Overheard: "Why do they keep remaking bad movies? You know the one that sucked but it had the beaver shot? Let's make another one where it looks like Sharon Stone's got ZZ Top in a scissor hold."

Filmmaker Antero Alli and Singer Sylvi Pickering (aka Sylvi Alli and married to Antero) have a nice site with articles and essays on visionary filmmakers, music, an oracle deck, art and more from their lives in Berkeley. I've had a satisfied trip thru their Vertical Pool. The Sitemap or Links may be a good place to begin.

The Visionary Art Of Gil Bruvel. Bruvel is one of those artists in a class by himself.If you register at the site, he'll send you the url for some exquisite wallpaper. Sure makes my pitiful pumpkin patch wallpaper pale in comparison.


Don't miss the sculpture. It's so detailed and bold. And different. I see why he's called a visionary artist.

Shop his online store for limited edition prints, posters, cards, books and more.


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N'Light'N Launch Party 3/26/05 Chapel of Sacred Mirrors


The audio experience, the choreography, the magnificent art. What an incredible event. Sure wish I could follow through on this invitation.... but do have some wonderful sites for you to peruse today. Reality Engine and ArcheDream. (URLS below.)
via: Blue Spectral Monkey @ touchsamadi from Asheville & NYC

Date & Time: 2005-03-26 10:00 PM
Location: N'Light'N Launch Party 3/26/05 Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, NYC

Reality Engine presents

N'Light'N Launch Party

Saturday - 03/26/05 - White Galactic Wind

Reality Engine in collaboration with CoSM invite you to a special private event, welcoming the spring and Easter with the N'Light'N opening at the Chapel of the Sacred Mirrors. Being already established as a meeting point for the visionary community, now it will also become a reference on the East Coast for upbeat down tempo and neo media gatherings.

This event is meant to uplift the awareness of collective consciousness through the multi-mediation of ego loss and ecstatic ritual process. Bringing together in celebration diverse communities committed to experience sacred sounds and images as pathways toward a return to a natural state of happiness.

With a performance by ArcheDream, an archetypal mask theatre company which uses ritual, movement and myth to present allegorical dramas. The inspiration for ArcheDream is derived from ancient rituals where the Devine mingled with Humankind. Their theatre uses various forms of dance, innovative music, multimedia projections, archetypal masks and costumes that are illuminated with ultra-violet light, accentuating the supernatural aspects to reveal the dreamscape as the action unfolds. ArcheDream is founded on the quality of the individual artist participating in a collaborative effort. This remains their ongoing quest as they merge creative forces with the Reality Engine crew and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors to " N'Light'N " through an original performance of ArcheDream, the Episode titled "5th Element." For more information please visit: www.archedream.com.

Special Performance by ArcheDream: "The 5th Element"

Upbeat Downtempo grooves by:

Blue Spectral Monkey (TouchSamadhi-Asheville-NC)

Alien Blue (CoSM - NY)

Matyas (Reality Engine)

Pedro (Reality Engine) +

Dan Covan

For more info log at http://realityengine.org
Online tickes http://cosm.org

Namaste,
Reality Engine Team.

May any merits created by or through this gathering be offered to the freedom of all beings. (Posted by: blue spectral)

Visionary Art
If you remember the website, Virtual Om, Larry Carlson, the man behind that site can now be found at LarryCarlson.com. Still some of the best mind warping multimedia around.

I can't decide if the lady in the painting is feeling mighty fine or if she's feeling like shit.

Sundance Film Festival - January 20 - 30, 2005
Just a few of the films I'd like to see next year.

Strangers With Candy / Director: Paul Dinello; Screenwriters: Stephen Colbert (From The Daily Show), Paul Dinello, and Amy Sedaris. Absolultely LOVED the television series which was cancelled after three years, and can't wait for the movie. more »

This Revolution - Director: Stephen Marshall is a topical story about Iraq and the relationships involving protesters, soldiers, photogs, and more. Synopsis and video can be found on GNN.

What Is It? / Director & Writer: Crispin Hellion Glover. What Is It? is a bewildering, unnerving, surreal, blackly comic film from the visionary mind of Crispin Glover that tells the inner and outer struggles of a young man facing villains and demons on multiple planes. Fairuza Balk does a voice in the film.

Reefer Madness (The Musical) / Director: Andy Fickman; Screenwriter: Dan Studney and Kevin Murphy. (A remake of the classic which has been a recent play and was released on DVD this year). We all know the story by now of how someone ends up at the house of evil, takes a hit from a funny cigarette and freaks out.
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America's Biggest Dick - Dramatic Shorts Category, Director: Bryan Boyce. Unable to find any info on this one, but if it's about somebody named Richard, I'm going to be ill.

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{Clock Of The Long Now}
Some of you know about Stewart Brand's Clock Of The Long Now. If not, you may want to see what this visionary has been up to lately.

Brian Eno recently released a cd of bells sounds he designed for the 10,000 Year Clock and profits will go to the Long Now Foundation. You can hear the cd here.

Also initiated by the Long Now Foundation, The Rosetta Project is a global collaboration of language specialists and native speakers working to develop a contemporary counterpart of the historic Rosetta Stone.

He does everything in such grand fashion.