Elements The Origins
***16 PATHS OF ELEMENTS: THE ORIGINS***
at Serena Arts Center
Idea: Orpheus Paxlapis-Savior (orpheusfdarkness)
Event organizer: ViktorSavior
Gallery curator: Bella (belleallure)
Event sponsor: FIND THE FISH artistic tattoo& makeup.
Collaboration with: Fantasy Illumination, creator Alial Allen.
On Oct,15th we had an amazing breath-taking Art and Fashion event, a LIVE installation, a great brilliant idea, how Art and Styling can co-exsist together, how Art can be a self-healing process.
Only One day when you might unveil a mystery of the Vergina Star, feel the connection with greek phylosophy and have a talk with 16 Elements in live, with DJ Tekillka Irbis who brought her special set with inspirational music for us, with an artistic sense and feeling, that was perfect for creative event.
**16 Artists with amazing Art!**16 Stylists with amazing Style inspiration!**
...this is NOT "just" fashion show
...this is NOT "just" art expo
This is IMMERSIVE event, where You are a part of it!
...and some surprises more!
***ART EXPO AT SERENA ARTS CENTER: OCT, 15th- NOV,18th***
This is really What you never seen before!
>>>In my article I will use speeches by Viktor Savior and Orpheus Paxlapis, they had at Opening<<<
>>>Photos by Orpheus Paxlapis, Viktor Savior and Tara Aers<<
For some of our participants, it was a special and unique experience to create their own Element. Some immediately received an inner connection and felt much happiness from the interaction process. For others it became a personal experience, finding their own way of expression through searches and discovering new sides in self-awareness.
Our Stylists are Artists who create three-dimensional artworks and invest their emotions and skills in creating new images that are in no way inferior in strength and value to classic artworks.
Our Artists are Creators in the broad sense of the word. Those who create new worlds or explore existing ones. But this is always a deep self-awareness and a philosophical Path.
Greetings ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Elements Hall where we present a Conceptual Art&Fashion exposition “16 PATHS OF ELEMENTS THE ORIGINS”, a project idea made by Orpheus Paxlapis-Savior (orpheusofdarkness) & ViktorSavior. The event was organized by Viktor Savior and held by the Serena Arts Center with Bella (belleallure) who gave a chance & a place for this event to happen and share with all of you.
Most people do believe that the Elements in nature are 4: Fire, Wind, Earth, and Water. However, there are so many elements that come from the unity of those 4 that is all around us making a unique balance into this planet that is our home.
The Vergina, a Greek symbol that is on your feet and the main element that unites all of the other elementals. Some call it a star, others call it a sun…
This symbol was already known in the past as a decorative motif. In the center, there is a flower, known as “Rodakas”. It symbolizes beauty, purity, eugenics, fertilization, and earth. Many royal houses also used it as a symbol of power, it is put in the center and is considered a symbol of the primal goddess Gaia (Earth).
The number (16) is considered to be related to the symbol of totality and completeness. In many cultures, the number 16 symbolizes the “totality”.
So the complete set/ totality of the symbol of Vergina consists of an interesting Theory to understand about it, the Fire (North), the Ocean (East), the Earth (South), and the Air (West). These are the four elements that in ancient times constituted the world and are therefore placed at the 4 points of the horizon. Many pagan (Wiccan) and later newer religions are still using those methods to perform any rituals.
With all of that said, let us meet the elements together, but we will meet them through the scope of their spiritual meaning, along with the Artists and Stylists that represent them. Each Element has been positioned in a way that across each one you can see it's opposite Element.
We are starting from the South which is Fire.
***FIRE ELEMENT***
Artist and Stylist: Sylver Emerald Darkwolf
From a spiritual perspective, Fire represents our passions, compulsion, zeal, creativity, and motivation.
The Element of Fire has great power for forging will and determination. It is our inner light as well as a living symbol of the Divine fire that burns in every soul. Like other Elementals, this means that Fire has a form in the Earth Plane and spiritual realms. It is a source of energy that requires careful moderation and control or you WILL get burned (or “burn out”).
The Fire Element requires boundaries so you can tend it and feed it as the coals begin to dim. Be it the hearth fire, which is the heart of the home, to a ritual fire at which humans and Salamanders dance magic into being, the inherent nature of Fire is combustive and unbridled particularly when paired with Air.
***AETHER ELEMENT***
Stylist: Kitty Amore (nightskitten)
Artist: ƛƠƊHƛƝ ƦƛƔЄƝƧ (aodhanravens)
The Element of Aether or Spirit Soul is the celestial energy that fills all spaces.
The Greeks saw it as being higher than the Earth and also felt that Ether played a role in well-known phenomena like gravity. The word aether (αἰθήρ) in Homeric Greek means "pure, fresh air" or "clear sky", imagined in Greek mythology to be the pure essence where the gods lived and which they breathed, analogous to the Aer breathed by mortals. It corresponds to the concept of akasha in Hindu philosophy and is linked to Brihaspati or Jupiter and the center direction of the compass.
In Metaphysical tradition, the concept of Spirit goes much further. It is, in effect, the Monad – the center of the sacred space, the mandala of the Universe and beyond.
In the patterns of the cosmos Aether is the elusive 5th element that had circular motion vs. fixed Elementals that moved in lines. Effectively, the Spirit Element does not follow any particular rule of energy, but rather it IS the rule. It is the glue of the Gods.
***LIGHT ELEMENT***
Stylist and Artist: Viktor Savior
A common representation of goodness in the world is light. Light is often seen as good in many cultures, religions, and communities. This is because there is always a battle between good and evil (Light vs. Darkness).
The light has been associated with many gods around the world as symbolically, the Light Bearer can represent a guide or a beacon. Like a lighthouse guiding ships safely to the shore, a Light Bearer can be someone who provides guidance, wisdom, and direction to others, helping them navigate through Darkness or uncertainty, and can be anyone who strives to bring positivity, hope, and joy to others. This could be through their actions, words, or simply their presence.
The universe tells you are resilient enough to handle everything life throws at you and succeed. Light will make you feel better and remind you that you can get through even the worst times. More than we could ever realize, light has the power to transform our lives.
***TIME ELEMENT***
Stylist and Artist: Girasol Paxlapis-Savior (girasolmx)
Time, an intangible yet pervasive force that governs our existence. From the rhythmic ticking of clocks to the celestial movements of the cosmos, the nature of time remains an enigmatic concept that evokes deep fascination and contemplation. Through the lenses of science, philosophy, and spirituality, we will unravel the profound notion of the eternal now.
The exploration of time from scientific, philosophical, and spiritual perspectives bears witness to humanity’s profound desire to unravel the mysteries of our existence. The concept of the eternal now transcends scientific measurements, beckoning us to contemplate the profound nature of time, its subjective perception, and its implications for our understanding of reality.
As we continue our quest to comprehend the enigma of time, we unlock new perspectives that expand our horizons and deepen our appreciation for the intricate tapestry of existence.
***WATER ELEMENT***
Stylist: Heidi Salty
Artist: Sheba (sheba.blitz)
Water is the most calming of the four elements. Its cool and wet nature allows it to appease the mind and body. The flowing and transformative nature of water makes it a cleanser and purifier. The spiritual meaning is power, strength, stability, life, mystery, hope, and truth. It represents a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind. It also stands for understanding, mildness, trusting nature, devotion, mercy, forgiveness, modesty, and compassion.
Typically located in the West of a Sacred Circle, Water beings are called Undines.
These beings thrive on intention, devotion, love, happiness, thankfulness, and mutability.
It is very important to remember that humans are mostly water-based. So our entire being already resonates with Water, it’s just a matter of recognizing it more intimately. This Elemental soaks us with love, and magic worked from a place of love is very powerful.
Other goals for which the Water Element may help metaphysically include compassion, higher mysteries, psychic development; community; insight, healing, and relationships.
***SOUND ELEMENT***
Stylist and Artist: ЄƔƖЄ ƦƛƓƝƛƦƠƘ ƦƛƔЄƝƧ (evelyn.irelund)
The sound and music are magic. Few things have the power to transform reality so quickly, inspiring joy or calming the restless mind. While one short song can uplift a somber mood in minutes, another can churn the ocean of sadness within. That’s because the power of sound is so vast it affects our physiology, mind, emotions, and even our libido. But it doesn’t end there. Music can do something even more miraculous: It can take us to the infinite.
Since the beginning of time, song and chant have been used as forms of prayer. They help us express the inexpressible when words don’t suffice. Singing or listening, we forget ourselves, which is what prayer is all about. In our thirst for freedom, we unleash a call from the depths. Music reminds us of this call, as it stirs the soul’s yearning.
***NATURE ELEMENT***
Stylist: Laycie Pearl
Artist: Angel Heartsong
The spiritual meaning of Nature represents being open to change, tranquility, renewal, strength, courage, and ancient wisdom. Trees and anything that grows from the earth are the symbols of physical and spiritual nourishment, transformation and liberation, sustenance, spiritual growth, union, and fertility.
Nature can also be viewed as a Darkness place and whatever is associated with the Darkness represents the subconscious mind. Darkness parts of nature represent the unexplored areas containing unlimited possibilities, knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and unlimited and powerful energy.
The well-illuminated parts of nature symbolize our conscious minds gathering all knowledge from the universe. Like sun spots lighting up certain parts of the nature floor are gathering and absorbing knowledge and warmth from the sun and this allows the nature floor grass to grow abundantly and fruitfully.
Nature is reminding us to explore every inch of both of conscious and subconscious mind so that we can learn how to master how to use both of them to serve our higher purpose.
***NEGATIVE ELEMENT***
Stylist: TwinkieBean
Artist: Shandra (killlashandra.lavendel)
The Negative element of energy is not timid. It involves seeing what you want and going for it. No hesitation. Jumping headfirst into the unknown is a yang-powered move that can reap a lot of benefits. Yang gives us the bravery needed to move through life always evolving, instead of remaining stagnant
This state/energy doesn't exist. Negative is a projection of thoughts and emotions created by ourselves when we think things out there are menacing. It is nurtured by distrust, anger and most of all, fear.
It feels negative when we disconnect from our hearts.
However, the negative is not bad. It is the way our soul tells us there is something to work at and go back to our center. Is the call of our soul to look back at her again and wake from the dream.
***EARTH ELEMENT***
Sylist: Hyaecinte
Artist: Brion ƦƛƓƝƛƦƠƘ ƦƛƔЄƝƧ (brian.ravenhurst)
The Element of Earth is substantive, unlike the elusive Air element. When we think of Earth we can meditate on its beautiful and Healing Crystals and stones, the soil in which we grow food, the plants and animals it sustains, and even visualize it from space as a gentle reminder of our celestial Island. Earth energies facilitate all manner of manifestation by putting down strong roots from which our dreams grow into reality.
There are various aspects to the Earth Element well worth exploring spiritually. For example, Ley lines – lines of power – are part of that elemental vibration. They crisscross the Earth and where they join, very frequently you find a sacred space already standing.
***ENERGY ELEMENT***
Stylist and Artist: Tara Paxlapis-Savior (taraaers)
Energy is what makes up the Universe. Energy comes in different vibrational frequencies and in all dimensions. From a spiritual perspective, we were created from the same energy we can now use to create a life we love through our thoughts and emotions.
We have known that healers can feel the energy that runs through the body along the meridians, and find discord. Psychics, channelers, and miracles through healing are simply someone who can access higher vibrational frequencies. When we raise our consciousness by bettering ourselves through our heart chakra, we become more balanced and centered.
Everything is energy and this includes our thoughts and feelings which are vibrating at certain frequencies. The way you think affects the world around you. Your thoughts are magnetic and they will seek out their own vibrational match – whether conscious or not, and whether it’s positive or negative!
In other words, your thoughts are like cosmic waves that carry your life force with them and if you want to change something in your life, you’ll need to change your mind.
As divine, spiritual beings, we have a unique ability to consciously control our thoughts and direct our life force by aligning our own vibration to match what we want.
***DARKNESS ELEMENT***
Stylist: ƛƠƊHƛƝ ƦƛƔЄƝƧ (aodhanravens)
Artist: aquarius denimore (aquarius27)
The Real Meaning (and Purpose) of Darkness simply means “without illumination.” Darkness is what remains in mystery. It is what is yet unformed. It is the womb. It is the feminine realm. It is the inside, the below, the deep, and the cave.
Darkness creates the space of not knowing that allows us each to become enlightened and illuminated with truth through a journey towards our own inner gnosis (wisdom), rather than from an outside source.
Darkness allows us to disintegrate our current identity so that we may be spiritually reborn into a new form. Just as the caterpillar becomes a chrysalis to emerge as a butterfly, we need the Darkness for our own healing, evolution, and transformation.
This can be a painful process, which is why Darkness is often equated with pain. But that pain also breaks us open to compassion. Darkness allows us to love without condition all aspects of our humanity, and thus, the humanity of others. The Darkness is a realm of love just as much as is the realm of Light.
***SPACE ELEMENT***
Stylist and Artist: Orpheus Paxlapis-Savior (orpheusofdarkness)
The spirituality of a space is first and foremost defined by the experience of a harmonious relationship between oneself and the surrounding environment. The longing to reach towards something higher and bigger than oneself, and to experience a feeling of being one with something more than just ourselves—part of it and in harmony with it—is a universal human need that has existed throughout history in all cultures.
At the core of spiritual space, there’s a sense of being lifted above and beyond the every day, stepping into a world outside of the routines of a life filled with practical tasks. It’s about something very basic and simple, stripped of any unnecessary elements, something that touches our senses in a way that’s at once both gentle and strong.
A spiritual space could be defined as the sense of oneness with this world; an urge to know the purpose of our existence; and a willingness to be better in everything that we think and do as human beings. A person who progresses spiritually no more sees himself or herself just about individually but as one with the world; one having an impact in this world for everything which it does.
***WIND ELEMENT***
Stylist: ƐӀѵąՀ (elvaz.macpherson)
Artist: Prins (prins.evergarden)
We literally can’t live without air, but we often forget it is even there. Observing, noticing, and feeling it can be a prayer door to divine remembrance.
The Air Element corresponds to the Eastern part of creation. It symbolizes a vast network of vital breaths, from the winds that brought the Universe into being to the first cry of a newborn baby or the first breath of life (Om). Where Earth is “fixed” air is most definitely a mover. It’s also connected to the mind, wisdom, spirits, and the soul.
Air, and more specifically the wind, appears in a variety of divination systems. From observing how the winds move the clouds or trees to holding a handful of dirt to the breeze and seeing what patterns it forms, Air carries a message. The Chinese, Greeks, and Romans all listened to the wind and paid attention to what direction it came.
Perhaps that’s why the aphorism, “the winds have changed” exists.
***ARCANE ELEMENT**
Stylist: ƁƦƖƠƝ ƦƛƓƝƛƦƠƘ ƦƛƔЄƝƧ (brian.ravenhurst)
Artist: Jaz (jessamine2108)
Arcane is an Element that has to do with deep knowledge of the spiritual sphere. Each of us we carry a Mystic, a priestess, a shaman who holds all that secret sacred knowledge using it's magic for guidance from the universe and it's Gods who offering it, in order to create the miracles we can see with our hearts.
Only the progress one makes in the study of Arcane knowledge from its rudimentary elements, brings him gradually to understand our meaning. Only thus, and not otherwise, does it, strengthening and refining those mysterious links of sympathy between intelligent men – the temporarily isolated fragments of the universal Soul and the cosmic Soul itself – bring them into full rapport.
***ICE ELEMENT***
Stylist: Martina Soundangel Waechter (martina.fiertze)
Artist: Dragon (dragonangelvs)
Ice represents motion being stopped or stymied, like a frozen river unable to progress. So it could symbolize the fact that you have stopped progressing. That some decision needs to be taken which you are either unwilling or unable to take. You must break out of this stasis to move things forward and get things flowing again.
It signifies coldness, your emotions and demeanor are shut down and you are turning away from people and sources of warmth. You need to consider opening up and letting people and loved ones back into your orbit to live a healthier life. Ice also symbolizes barrenness and rigidity. Things are bleak as far as you can see. Signs of life are hard to spot. You are not helping matters by being inflexible.
One of the key things about ice is the hidden life that lurks underneath. Spring will always follow winter, trees will sprout, flowers will bloom, and the world will come back to life. It may be difficult to break out of your current funk and move things forward, but hope is not lost. You have the power within you to change things for the better, but you must strive hard.
***POSITIVE ELEMENT***
Stylist: Gina B.Ichibara (gina.banana)
Artist: Dante Helios (dantelios)
Positive power in compare with the Negative is always a soft and has gentle ways showing itself in our daily lives. It keeps reminding in every possible way that in everything that happens, there is a glimmer of light to regain our faith to the bright side of life. When the Element of positive is touching us it has a unique ability to spread from us through our actions of kindness multiplying itself, like a wild fire to the people, making the good karma to flow and return to us in many unexpected ways.
This is the state that everything and everyone has by nature. It is within us and will be eternally.
The sparkle that ignites creates different manifestations to be experienced in different dimensions and as a whole at the same time.
Positive is what guides us, what keeps us moving, dreaming, creating, helping, caring...
We will all return to it.
It was a truly amazing event! Many people were much happy, felt an inspiration, connecting with all Elements, were amazed with outstanding outfits and of couse, a beautiful impressive Artworks!
I would like to quote a few feedbacks.
Bella, curator Serena Arts Center: Serena Art Ctr is very proud to have contributed to "Elements" this unique event half exhibition half fashion show. During the opening we have witnessed a true gathering of Art lovers that have shared their passion for genuine talent and skills. Unity models have worn stunning creations from absolutely divine designers, it was really a breath taking event. Congratulations and thank you to all those who made this happen at Serena.
Sheba, the Artist, representing Water: What a fantastic event! The idea behind the show of the Greek Macedonian philosophy and the 16 Elements was something different and inspiring. Number 16 being the symbol of completeness and totality was very positive and something good to work with! Congratulations to you all.
Elvaz, the Stylist, representing Wind: It was spectacular, I didn't imagine it like that, everyone has to go see it, one of the most beautiful things I have seen in secondlife!
Girasol Paxlapis-Savior, the Stylist, representing Time: As every time i participate in any Unity event, i felt overwhelmed by seeing so much talent in the artists and models' creativity. Is so refreshing and enjoyable to style with freedom expressing our own feelings an thoughts. Thanks Unity for letting me be part of another amazing event!
Twinkie Bean, the Stylist, representing Negative: As challenging as it was rewarding, the Elements Expo and Art Exhibit was a great experience. Each time I have attended a modeling or styling event over the past few months, I have made fast friends with a group of wonderful people who share similar interests and are creative by nature. As a result of this event, as well as others, I worked with Viktor Savior. He recognizes that everyone is an artist and strives to bring out the best in them. This event was no exception. During my time at the event, I had the opportunity to walk around and see all the stylists' and artists' work and was struck by the depth of understanding each had of the element that they had chosen. A fan of art, particularly Second Life art, will certainly enjoy this event and I would encourage you to attend future events organized by this exceptional group.
Dante Helios, the Artist, representing Positive: When I was asked to contribute to the exhibition, the word positive evoked in me something spiritual. So I chose two of my SL photos that seem to me to express both words. The magic of this exhibition was created by the display of a beautiful, flowing dress made by GiNa B.Ichibara (gina.banana) that took up the themes in my images and translated them into a very feminine vision. It became a beautiful collaboration between two SL artists and I hope I am given the opportunity to do this again one day.
Viktor Savior, the Artist, the Stylist, event organizer: Thank you so much to everyone for amazing Elements event we created all together! Thank you in person for all your efforts, time, your creativity and talent! Thank you for your personal experience with creating Element in Art or Styling, and finding own way of expression through searches and discovering new sides in self-awareness. If Art can heal and be a positive therapy is the best. And we did it and felt it at Elements Opening at Serena.
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October 10, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023
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