"Aut Viam inveniam aut faciam...
...I will either find a way or make one." -Latin
proverb
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As
an artist, I am still surprised by patrons widening eyes as I tell them of the symbolism represented in my artwork. I have
deliberately placed myself in the unique position of having acquired some degree of esoteric knowledge, while simultaneously
fueling unquenchable artistic passion in my attempts to describe these intangible dimensions and concepts.
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Throughout
my world community of friends who share a similar fascination with the esoteric sciences, we carry on in our “secret”
language full of assumed, implied, and seemingly bizarre notions with little explanation. Now as I think back, I realize that
I've surrounded myself with many teachers from both Light and Dark Mystery schools. It is with their encouragement, that I
derive the strength to compose this eclectic work.
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In the Esoterika
Oracle, I have attempted to translate a number of my artworks that I believe are self empowering imagery, or are reasonably
provocative visions concerning our physical and spiritual dimensions. Many of the sketches are comparable to the scratch sheet
provided with mathematical tests, others are more like my multiple choice answer from the final exam sheet:
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A) I believe
in parallel universes, and our innate ability to manifest our reality
B) My spirit
resonates with “secret” languages of ancient wisdom schools
C)
I am captivated by the paranormal, untapped potential of our human brain
D)
Transcendental states of consciousness are decidedly difficult to depict
E)
all of the above.
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I admit that this is
my personal quest, and I make no claims to absolute truth for anyone other than myself. Instead, I merely submit my thoughts
& visions for consideration to those interested parties. I hope it may evoke within you a somewhat
sustainable experience of joy, and perhaps a deeper understanding of the symbolism of self, as it connects to the ancient
knowledge that I believe is encoded within the very fiber of our being.
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May your fondest dreams manifest with
Godspeed!
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Namaste,
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E. L. Downey
