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Birth, Life, Death, Infinity

When I die I will go into this chalice called Infinity. My life will then become the sacred bread on which I will nourish future generations with what I have accomplished or failed to accomplish. My actions that I take this very day will ripple out into the sea of the universe and be cast upon some distant foreign shore. My actions, no matter how small and insignificant they may seem to be, will leave their imprint in the future sands of time. It is this Karmic bond I make with eternity. I do not live alone and cannot escape this reality. I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me and future generations will stand on mine. Such is the continuum of time and space. Newton claimed as his third law that "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction". The physics described by this axiom are undeniable. But I speak of a "physics" for the soul. A "physics" of mutual fates and fortunes, a Kismet, that cannot be escaped or forgotten. A fate that is drawn together by the overwhelming attraction called destiny. It is this truth, the truth, that what I do to another I do to myself. And the knowledge and understanding that all of my actions, no matter how big or how small, have consequences. My decisions and actions of today are the seeds that will find root in some yet unknown soil and will bear either sweet or sour fruits. It is in this garden of the future where my deeds done today will find their ultimate fruition. visionary imagist "Joey"

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John Fish 11 Dec 2007

what an intriguing image of change and infinite unity. I like the way you used the symbolic chalice. It gives this a sense of history. It is beautifully painted in brilliant colors in contrast to the mist floating behind. I feel a sense of movement from the known to the unknown and back again.

Artist Reply: John; I have painted for different churches and temples. I have found the "sacred" paintings always a point of interest for me and an enjoyment as well. i am glad that you enjoyed this little oil.

Chris Roukema 08 Dec 2007

Most Excellent, Joey!

Jessica Courtley-Rose 05 Dec 2007

Joey....brillant art! The image is perfection! Your words remind me of The Dash Poem...I will send it to you...It talks about the importance of your life in between the two dates on your grave. I esp. love the last sentence and wish everyone felt this way.

Artist Reply: Jessica: What a lovely poem you sent me. i had not ever read it before. thank you for sending it to me.

Gabrielle Stahlie 04 Dec 2007

Joey, joung...full grown...old... a subtile symbolism captured in delicate leaves. All these phases of life come, at last, together in this chalice...this symbolic Holy Grail of the convenant that once was... between God and us humans... of life and death.

Artist Reply: Gabrielle: very insightful and profound comment. i do appreciate you taking the time and sharing your words with me. Thank you

joe valcourt 04 Dec 2007

delicate symbolism and image

Artist Reply: Joe: thanks for stopping by and sharing with me. It is alway appreciated.