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Study for the Great Turn
2020, oil on linen, 20 x 24 in.
Rainbow Eye Ripple
in collaboration with Allyson Grey
2019, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 in.
Aperture
2013, acrylic on linen, 11 x 14 in.
Cannabis Sutra
2007, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 in.
Third Eye Tears of Joy
2014, acrylic on linen, 24 x 30 in.
Liberation Through Seeing
2004, oil on wood, 11 x 14 in.
The Seer
2018, acrylic on wood panel, 16 x 20 in.
Seraphic Transport Docking on the Third Eye
2004, acrylic on wood, 11 x 14 in.
Fractal Eyes
2009, acrylic on wood, 11 x 14 in.
Ophanic Eyelash
2007, acrylic on wood, 11 x 14 in.
Psychomicrograph of a Fractal Paisley Cherub Feather Tip
2003, acrylic on wood, 11 x 14 in.
Angel Skin
2006, acrylic on wood panel, 11 x 14 in.
Spectral Lotus
2007, acrylic on wood, 11 x 14 in.
Guardian of Infinite Vision
2005, acrylic on linen, 30 x 40 in.
Sunyata
2010, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 in.
Cosmic Elf
2003, oil on wood, 30 x 30 in.
Godself
2012, oil on linen, 72 x 72 in.

There are a continuum of avatars who have been sent by the Almighty
to enlighten and uplift the world. These sage beings have interfused
their most human self with the Divine source. In every generation,
like a perennial plant, they emerge, when conditions for their reception
cry out. Every person is an aspect of one Godself — the avatars
are simply the purest example. Jesus, Buddha, Padmasambhava, Yeshe
Tsogyal,Ibn Arabi, Rumi, Plato, Plotinus, St. Teresa, Hildegard
von Bingen, Emerson, Ramana Maharshi, Adi Da, Ken Wilber.
These and many other wisdom masters have shown humanity the
way toward the Godself inherent in all beings. By their teachings and
example and radiant presence, humanity evolves spiritually. Like a
fire by which we can warm and guide ourselves, the Godself attracts
and calls to our own soul, showing the path to realization.
So study the mystic texts and truths from all traditions. Familiarize
your smaller self with your Godself beyond all limitations. The
same light and love flows through the wisdom of each tradition.
Religion is a means to link God and Self. The teachings are tools for
transformation and keys to enter the timeless. We use the practices
of the traditions such as meditation and prayer to rise beyond the
tradition toward the One Godself. When judging whether a teaching
is adequate to the task of enlightenment, look to the teachers, the
exemplars. To what degree are they realized? To what degree are
they living and speaking and expressing as Godself? When you
have found the mystic fire, stand close. Your obstructions to Godself
will begin to melt away and burn off as cinders. You will see the
ashes of fear and self-hatred, delusion, and misguided desire as the
fire consumes your body with Love Bliss and Infinite Awareness.
Body Mind is the fuel of the Mystic Fire. Shine with the light of
Compassion, Laughter, Generosity, Faith, Creativity, and Wisdom.
Your life is a medium for the Godself.
— Alex Grey with Allyson Grey
excerpt from Net of Being, 2012

Higher Vision
2015, acrylic on linen, 30 x 40 in.
Sol Invictus
2015, acrylic on linen, 24 x 30 in.
Shpongled
2015, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 in.
Cuddle
2014, acrylic on linen, 30 x 40 in.
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