Mystery

There are many symbols entwined in this elaborate mandala, many images that invite you to ponder their significance. There is even a secret code -... more

by Cristina McAllister

Title

Mystery

Artist

Cristina McAllister

Medium

Digital Art - Original Digital Art

Description

There are many symbols entwined in this elaborate mandala, many images that invite you to ponder their significance. There is even a secret code - an idea I've been contemplating integrating into my work for awhile.

The blue bands with the stars contain a message, encoded in a simple alphabet-substitution cryptogram. The message in the art doesn�t contain enough information to crack it (though you're welcome to try!), so I've provided a sample at: http://cristinamcallister.blogspot.com/2013/10/mystery.html for you to work with, if you are inclined to take a whack at solving the mystery. Please let me know if you do!

Future works will contain more starcode ciphers.

This piece is more elaborate than my previous work, and took a lot more time and effort to create. I was striving to balance complexity with legibility, to create an overall impression of ineffable mystery that dissolves into comprehension as one wanders through the details. I wanted to create a sense of exploration and discovery, to try to capture that sense of wonder and reverence I value so much.

To that end, I'm not going to explain all the symbols in this one. I'll leave that for you to discover. Many of them I've used before, and have written about in art descriptions and blog posts. The internet is a fantastic resource for finding answers. And do not discount your own, intuitive interpretations - they are just as valid, and perhaps even more meaningful, than the established connotations.

For more art and info, visit www.GypsyMystery.com

Uploaded

October 23rd, 2013