"When a warrior learns how to toss self-importance aside, his spirit unfolds, jubilant, like a wild animal liberated from its cage and set free."
- Carlos Castaneda
The concept behind the Spirit Mood Board:
In 2016, I was fortunate to be introduced to the works of Carlos Castaneda by someone incredibly dear to me. Reconnecting with an interest in the spiritual and metaphysical world. These readings have continued to resonate with me in various platforms. I continue to read and find growth through the works of Castaneda and his students.
The inspiration for this mood board was drawn from a single quote by Castaneda. Immediately envisioning rebirth. The mood board depicts a oneness with the universe, spirituality, rebirth through fire and the concept of the beginning of time. I admit the readings have easily influenced the selection. Often Castaneda references Desert chaparral which have drawn me to the selection of the landscape in the imagery. The textural image evokes the strength of rebirth.
I hope with each mood board to show a little history behind my selections, share some stories behind the scenes and perhaps even inspire other creatives! I utilize these mood boards in my creative process to inspire new projects, as simple self workshops and as a way to form conceptual ideas.
For those unfamiliar with his work, I highly recommend reading his books. I have enjoyed many and am currently reading one by a student of his, Florinda Donner; "The Witch's Dream". Finding connections and self exploration is an incredibly powerful tool for an artist and can lead to wonderful break through's with the process, even with the challenge it presents.
https://www.amazon.com/Carlos-Castaneda/e/B000APXVFG
