contemporary art - AI art: "Shaman's Dance" pastel sketch from the series "Digital Shamans" (2023), pastel on Pastelmat pastel paper, 30x40 cm, framed

Shaman's Dance (2023)

Pastel on Pastelmat pastel paper

30 x 40 cm
framed

Shaman’s Dance

The Shaman in Dialogue Between Tradition and Technology

“Shaman’s Dance” is a visual manifesto that blurs the boundaries between tradition and technology. This pastel work on specialized Pastelmat paper serves as a vehicle for shamanic energy and anchors itself in the collective unconscious. It radiates an inner strength that is both dynamic and meditative.

Materiality and color dynamics: A dialogue between medium and message

The choice of Pastelmat paper is no coincidence. Its rough texture provides support for the pastel pigments and allows for nuanced work with pressure. This helps to transfer the felt dynamics of the work to the paper. In addition, the good grip of the paper means that the original color effect is retained without the need for fixation.

The shaman as archetype and mediator

The shaman is more than just a leitmotif; she is a mediator between different worlds – the human, the natural and the digital. This role has a special meaning for me because of my long-standing engagement with shamanism and its current relevance in the context of the climate crisis.

Empowerment and interconnectivity: An appeal to the collective unconscious

The work is a catalytic impulse that invites self-empowerment. It encourages the exploration of archetypal connections that relate us to the world, nature, the climate and AI.

The quintessence of “Shaman’s Dance” lies in the potential of cross-border art practice in the digital age. It demonstrates that shamanic energy is a transformative force even in the era of AI and that the interfaces between man and machine are aesthetically and conceptually fruitful.

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