Phantasmaphile

Ann McCoy show!

Ann McCoy  2009

Ann McCoy is one of my favorite living artists, which is an impressive feat considering I have yet to see any of her work in person.  And oh how I long to!  She creates massive drawings that riff on alchemical symbols in flowing phantasmagorias.  Wish I could get myself to Vermont to see her current show, "ANN MCCOY: ALCHEMICAL WORKS" which is up through November 30th.  Here's more information on that:

ANN MCCOY: ALCHEMICAL WORKS

Michael S. Currier Center

The Putney School

418 Houghton Brook Road

Putney,VT 05346

September 28 through Nov. 30, 2009

Statement:  For me, alchemical model is not antiquated and is much needed in our time.  In alchemy, the shadow, our dark partner we project onto others, must be acknowledged and integrated. The pairs of opposites are brought together and transformed into a new third element.  In our age of black and white thinking, with the shadow projected onto the Arab and others,  this model provides a welcome change. Alchemy has to do with transformation, transmutation, and changes in the inner life which become manifest in the outer world.  Without the transformation of the individual, there can be no transformation in the collective. Alchemy connects the inner transformation process through fantasy to the outer world.

Just marvelous.  Hmmm, maybe I need to arrange a leaf peeping, alchemical Vermont excursion.

Alchemy Conference

Oh my goodness.  Can it be true?  The first ever International Alchemy Conference in Vegas!!!

"Largest Gathering of Alchemists in 500 Years!

• Practicing Alchemists from 12 Countries

• Reunion of Frater Albertus Graduates

• Famous Authors, Consultants and Researchers

• Lectures on All Aspects of Alchemy

• Alchemy Students and Guild Members

• Certification Workshop in Spagyrics

• Reception and Lunches with Speakers

• Free Entertainment and Prizes

• Scores of Unique Vendors

• . . . and much more!"

Alchemy Certification

Those of you that know me know that I am obsessed with alchemy.  I love it from an aesthic standpoint for its gorgeous language of images and symbols, and from a spiritual standpoint for its emphasis on transformation and elevation.  So you can imagine my delight (and extreme surprise) when I recently came across this home-study course, wherein one can become a certified alchemist.  I must say, I am intrigued...