Baphomet (Gnostic Series) Baphomet, whose two hands form the...

Baphomet (Gnostic Series)

Baphomet, whose two hands form the sign of hermetism, expresses the perfect harmony of mercy with justice. The flame of intelligence shining between his horns is the mystic light of the universal balance, the image of the soul elevated above matter, as the flame, whilst being tied to matter, shines above it. The beast’s head expresses the horror of the sinner to bear the punishment exclusively in sake of the soul. The erect male genitals symbolizes eternal life while humanity is represented by the two female breasts…the androgyn attributes that unite with the goat because they are one and the same.

Model: Jenni

Created with a real goat skull, artificial male appendage & flaming orb w/no effects added digitally.

Featured at “Sacred Visions” @ The Scarab Club on 11/15/2012, as well as Dirty Show 9 and DAMNED II.

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Lilith Rising (Gnostic Series) "He then created a woman for...

Lilith Rising (Gnostic Series)

"He then created a woman for Adam, from the earth, as He had created Adam himself, and called her Lilith." - Alphabetum Siracidis

In Hebrew Midrashic literature, Lilith was formed simultaneously as Adam, though not of pure earth but of darkened sediment. Created as the first woman and wife of Adam, conflict arose when Adam demanded she lie beneath him. Lilith, viewing herself as his equal, refused to submit and disappeared to the Red Sea. Despite the threat of angels, she never returned and Eve was later created.

Model: Abigail

Created simply using imported Dead Sea mud w/no effects added digitally.

Featured at my solo exhibition “Sacred Visions” @ The Scarab Club on 11/15/2012, as well as DAMNED III.

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The Calming of Kali (Gnostic Series)

The Calming of Kali (Gnostic Series)

Kali Ma, called the “Dark Mother,” is the Hindu goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction. Her name, the feminine form of ka-la, primarily means “time” but also means “black” in honor of being the first creation before light and time itself. Traditionally depicted as the Destroyer calming her bloodlust by mounting her consort Shiva amidst the blood-soaked battlefield, a rare legend presents her as Maternal Protector with Shiva appearing amongst the destruction, not as her mate, but as an infant, crying aloud. Kali, hearing the distress of the helpless child, ceases her carnage to pick up and breast feed the infant, calming her ferocity.

Model: Dekilah (with Sarah as secondary arm model)

Bodypaint: Mosque Teiro

Created using bodypaint and secondary arm model w/no effects added digitally.

Featured at “Sacred Visions” @ The Scarab Club on 11/15/2012.

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