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• I spoke too soon
  by tomg

  Yesterday, as I told you all in my last Journal entry, A Double Feature in the Harbours, Fishing Towns and Villages Group...

  Yesterday, as I told you all in my last Journal entry, A Double Feature in the Harbours, Fishing Towns and Villages Group, two of my shots had been featured in this great new group: Fornells harbour and Villefranche Bay. Just before I went off to bed last night, I discovered that they had featured a third shot: The Water Boat. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Thank you so much to the hosts, Teresa and Dave for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. Tom

• Gaia The Living Planet In The Moment Of Creation
  by kathleen

  In celebration of the choice of theme that RedBubble have chosen for their current competition (which secretly I believe was my overwhelm…

  In celebration of the choice of theme that RedBubble have chosen for their current competition (which secretly I believe was my overwhelming obsession for myth subliminally working the pipes of thought), it is right and proper for us all to bow down and worship that who we as a creative force are most inspired by. I have no statistics but an overwhelming number of artists find creativity in the earth, nature and the Great Mother herself. Gaia (or Gaea, Ge, Terra, Tellus and many other epithets for Earth) was the matriachal basis of religion in the ancient times and still transposes her all encompassing influence throughout religion, art, society and politics. The strong Mother figure as a creative energy for all to understand as the primal Earth force resonating from the Genesis. Greek myth atones for existence by recounting the stories of the evolution of the forces of creation and nature through a personification of survival, battle and dramatic (often melodramatic) saga. Great poets such as Homer, Hesiod and Aristophanes recount in verse the struggles of the forces of the light to separate from the forces of the dark. The misty spiritual spell that forms the magic of the world and universe we are all a part of. Each stage and interaction of chemistry and physics creating a fractal drama that would offshoot into a war one moment, the creation of the music of the lyre another, the worst sexual perversions followed by the most just of tortures in the misty, marshy Underworld. Gaea, no matter how far down the generational line of gods and goddesses the action was, is always honoured as the divine creative mother, which makes the competition theme even more relavent in that the notion of Gaea as a living breathing organism is so relevant in the environmental times of today. There have been massive scientific studies of the environment undertaken in the past with the very same theme. Gaea the Earth Mother along with her partner Ouranos (Heaven and Sky) are credited with the parentage of all who exist in the realm of Earth consciousness, but they were not the only Protogenoi (immortal creation spirits) to emerge from the magical bang. As the story of the creation of the cosmos goes in ancient Greek myth… The first born formed the very fabric of the universe, the mesh by which all creation is suspended, Protogenoi literally means first born in Greek. Most of them were purely elemental in form, in that they were quite literally Earth, Air, Fire and Water, however a few were described in anthropomorphic form, particualarly those spirits bound to their physical and native environment. Gaea herself emerged at the beginning of creation to from the foundation of the Universe. One of the few depicted in anthropomorphic form she was still however shown as a woman partially risen from the ground, inseparable from her element… Gaea’s siblings and children were thus spawned… Aether – the a primeval god of the mists of light which fill the upper atmosphere. Ananke – the goddess of necessity, compulsion and inevitability. She was incorporeal (spirit and not matter) and of serpentine form. She cracked open the world egg in the necessity of creation. Erebos – the immortal god of the mists of darkness which fill the upper atmosphere. His darkness was sunk into the Earth and surrounded the Underworld. Eros (not to be confused with the Eros of future generations) – god of generation. Also known as Phanes, he was the ‘driving’ force which drove the Universe into a creative frenzy. As the Immortal god of generation, the creator god, he sprung forth from the silver egg of creation at the beginning of time and set the order of the Universe. Hemera – the personification of Day, rose from the ends of Earth to scatter the darkness of Night, she was spread throughout the heavens by her Mother Nyx to allow the blue of Aether to shine on the Earth. Hydros – Water. Together with Earth they formed mud and was usually equated with the Titan god of fresh water Okeanos. Khaos – goddess of the lower air. She filled the gap between Aether in the upper air and the Earth floor. She was the mother of the other airs Erebos, Nyx, Aether and Hemera. Khronos – the immortal god of time was the first being to emerge at creation in self. He was incorporeal and was attributed with 3 heads and a serpent’s tail and circled the whole of creation. The Nesoi – The islands and rocky forms that break from the earth to protrude from the sea. Nyx – the Night. She would draw the mists of her consort Erebos over the heavens to make it dark. She was depicted as a woman with a star encrusted mantle. Okeanos – The great Earth encircling fresh water river. From him flow every river, spring and rain bearing cloud. He was a horned man with a serpentine fish instead of legs. Ouranos – The solid dome of Heaven. His form stretches from one horizon to the other, he sprung from Gaea at creation. The Ourea – The mountains, born of the Earth. Phusis – The Protogenos of nature. Mother Nature was a different spirit to Gaea and encompasses the collective spirit of creation on Earth. Pontos – The primal god of the salty sea born of Gaea. Tartaros – The Protogenos of the stormy fire pit which lay beneath the crust of the Earth. Tethys – The goddess of the flow of fresh water throughout the Earth. The form of nourishment for all of Mother Nature. Thalassa – The goddess of the surface of the sea. The tention that keeps the water liquid and separate. Born of Aether and Hemera, she mixed with the deep waters of Pontos the sea. Thesis – The Protogenos of creation itself. The goddess of all that came forth from the moment of creation itself.

• My Recent Trip Pics
  by Karen Cougan

  As lots of you know, I recently went to visit my daughter in Greece after she had been living in England for 14mths…....... We went …

  As lots of you know, I recently went to visit my daughter in Greece after she had been living in England for 14mths…....... We went to spend her Birthday with her in the Greek Isles….....and then we went on to Switzerland after that…......... Lots of them are family memory stuff, however there is some lovely shots of some wonderful places that I don’t really want to upload on to the bubble…........ So if you are interested check them out at the following addy…....... take care of you / xkc My Trip

• The Spiral and a New Logo
  by doanart

  Some of you may have noticed that the DoAn Art logo recently changed. Over the last two years I have seen my art develop and evolve in a …

  Some of you may have noticed that the DoAn Art logo recently changed. Over the last two years I have seen my art develop and evolve in a direction that was less rooted in Asian traditions as it used to be. Traditional Asian painting techniques will still be a big influence in my art, however, I wanted to open my work up to a more universal source, rather than be tied to one particular culture. I meditated for some time on what symbol would best represent my work and it wasn’t long before the spiral appeared in my mind’s eye. I immediately knew it was the right symbol for my logo. But it did take some teasing and study to get that image out of my mind and into the shape of a logo. I learned that the spiral is a powerful symbol, long held in high regard by nearly every culture on earth. The Romans and Greeks used spirals to decorate pottery and temple columns. The Celtic and Nordic people used the spiral to decorate jewelry, clothing, weaponry and many other objects. The megalithic peoples of Europe carved spirals into many of their stone structures. The Australian Aboriginals used coiled snakes to represent the spiral and Islamic art used the mathematical principals of the spiral. The spiral appears in nature. Geothe noted that many plants grew in a spiraling motion and that many seeds and flower petals formed spiral patterns. The spiral can also be found in the movement of the tides and winds as well as in the growth of shells and horns. Symbolically the spiral can represent the growing and waning influence of the sun as it moves through the cycle of the year. Or it can represent the cycles of life and the rhythm of coming and passing, such as in the seasons, or of life and death itself. By the curving path of the lines, the spiral links outside to inside, space and spacelessness, time and eternity, material and spirit. I have even used the spiral in my own artwork. If you look at my last painting The Honeybee, I centered the thorax of each bee over the path of a spiral. As a result of my meditation and study, I decided to develop a logo utilizing the symbol of the spiral. I also made two spirals emerging from a single source, perhaps they are merging into one, or maybe it is both simultaneously. I wanted a logo that symbolized how my art comes from a common source, a universal place that we all share. It is my hope that my art will connect me to other people, to nature, and to all that makes up the world we know and don’t know. I also believe that the spiral adequately represents the patron-artist relationship, where two people work together toward one goal, unifying their energies for a common purpose. Over time, I am sure my logo will continue to develop, but for now I believe this new design best represents my art and what I hope to achieve through it. I hope you enjoy the new design! Please take a moment to look for how the spiral informs and influences your own life! DoAn

• αβγδεζηθι
  by revad

  28 october 2008 | αβγδεζηθι Originaly presented as a series of nine images. It’s all Greek to me, an installation to work with the min…

  28 october 2008 | αβγδεζηθι Originaly presented as a series of nine images. It’s all Greek to me, an installation to work with the minimalist possibilities offered by the redbubble profile page. 5 november 2008 | updated to αβγδεζηθι | installed

• “Ancient pain” featured in "European Everyday Life" - Thanks so much, hosts!!
  by Gili Orr

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• 'escape the stresses of everyday life and retreat to a simpler time'
  by Marinella Owens

  In my traditionally composed paintings of flowers and Greek icons, I express the peace, relaxation, and spirituality she connects with th…

  In my traditionally composed paintings of flowers and Greek icons, I express the peace, relaxation, and spirituality she connects with the act of painting. Although I renders oil-on-canvas floral subjects in hues reminiscent of the Renaissance tradition, I masterfully uses negative space and photographic angles to produce graphic images with a decidedly modern sensibility. My works appear starkly divided into two categories, but they are intrinsically linked by my personal symbolism influenced by my deep faith and personal story. Rather than painting to express the sorrows of my past, I paints to help the viewer escape the stresses of everyday life and retreat to a simpler time where forgotten values are embraced. www.marinella-art.ch

• Greek and Classical Mythology Group
  by kathleen

  One of my a…

  One of my absolute favourite things in the Universe to escape to… The Greek and Classical Mythology Group just got squeezed from the World Wide World Egg by the Serpentine Goddess Ananke… the Goddess of my Necessity to have a little niche for all things of the Ancient Greek and Roman (or Mediterranean) cultures… I know there are heaps of people inspired by the ancient muses… a place to travel WAY back in time… There are no upload rules EXCEPT there must be a clear reference in the piece and in the description to myth or legend from GREECE and/or ROME and the immediately surrounding Mediterranean areas… I may consider EGYPTIAN mythology down the track as they do eventually entwine a bit… Any ideas or queries are graciously accepted… kathleen the moderator

• I made an igoogle theme
  by Ivy Izzard

  with my Greek God series, in case anyone is interested. I keep finding things that need fixing but it’s sort of there now. Link...

  with my Greek God series, in case anyone is interested. I keep finding things that need fixing but it’s sort of there now. Link

• Yassas (Greek for Goodbye!)
  by Lila Alias

  Hello fellow RedBubblers!! / I haven’t posted a journal yet, and thought I’d let everyone know that on *Monday, I am leaving Australia and…

  Hello fellow RedBubblers!! / I haven’t posted a journal yet, and thought I’d let everyone know that on Monday, I am leaving Australia and heading to Europe for a month!!! / The countries I am visiting are: South Korea (stop over) / France (Paris) / Switzerland (Basil & the Goetheanum) / Germany (only for a night) / Greece (Athens, Santorini, and the Pelepones) / Italy (Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome) I am spending a week in Greece with my grandmothers brothers and sisters, in the village she grew up in as a child. / There is a lot of WW2 history in the area. My grandmothers village was raided by Nazis and every man in her village killed, all save her father. / I have spent my whole life hearing about these stories, and hearing about the people my yiayia (grandmother is Greek) left behind, and I am very excited to visit!! I am also turning 18 over there! / So all in all its set to be a massive, life changing trip and I cannot wait. Just thought I’d let everyone know that I will be a little out of action redbubble wise. But, I will be busy taking photos, so get ready for some European shots when I return!! Please let me know if there is anything I HAVE to see/ take a photo of!! I love travel advice! (: Hope everyone is well!!! Lots of Love / Peace / -Lila PS. I forgot to mention….. But I am seeeing COLDPLAY in Paris!! They are my favourite band of all time… I love them so much… And they weren’t coming to Australia this tour, so I bought tickets for Paris!!! (: (: I cant wait!!!

• Photo selected for Wiltshire Cup competition
  by Lisa Wilson

  I watched this man and donkey all the way up the hill and couldnt get quite the right shot so took a departing shot as he went off and in…

  I watched this man and donkey all the way up the hill and couldnt get quite the right shot so took a departing shot as he went off and in a glimpse of a second he looked back at me and I got my shot! / Santorini, Greek Islands This photo has just been selected by the Wellington Photographic Society to be entered into the Wiltshire Cup, a NZ wide inter-club competition. Watch this space…

• I am BACK from Greece! Καλημέρα!
  by Freelancer

  Hi everyone! / Καλημέρα! (kalime’ra) – which means “Good morning!” I just return from my tiny vacation in Athens and Loutraki! / II real…

  Hi everyone! / Καλημέρα! (kalime’ra) – which means “Good morning!” I just return from my tiny vacation in Athens and Loutraki! / II really had great time: have a LOT of photos, will share then with you soooooooooon… p.s. Thank you everyone for lovely comments Cheers, / Vicky

• Thank you to everyone!!!!!
  by Marinella Owens

  Thank you to veryone for your kind words, Ireally appreciate them. I find difuculty explaining myself in words and that is why I am an ar…

  Thank you to veryone for your kind words, Ireally appreciate them. I find difuculty explaining myself in words and that is why I am an artist. I can’t say it, I paint it. / I wish you all the best, and thank you again so much that you like my work!!!!!!! www.marinella-art.ch

• HELP!!
  by elizabethrose05

  Hello there :) / i was just wondering, does anyone know anything about the ancient Greek battle of Plataea??? / I’m doing a write up for hi…

  Hello there :) / i was just wondering, does anyone know anything about the ancient Greek battle of Plataea??? / I’m doing a write up for history and i’m having a great deal of trouble!! / Help will be much appreciated! Beth / x

• Steve Irwin The Word "Enthus" comes from the Greek meaning "of God."
  by Angela Zito

  At this one year anniversary of this tragic death of Steve Irwin, the crockadile man, I just want to acknowledge him and to express to ev…

  At this one year anniversary of this tragic death of Steve Irwin, the crockadile man, I just want to acknowledge him and to express to everyone my condolences for the loss of this exceptional man. We, in the US, admired and loved him and looked forward to seeing more and more adventures as he went on. It’s hard to articulate how much this man was loved all around the world and it’s extremely difficult to let him go. I can’t imagine what family and friends must be feeling. Anyone who saw the love and enthusiasm for life and his work knows this is a great and tragic loss for the planet as a whole and we could all try to follow his example in preserving it. His dedication to wildlife was superseded only by his total and complete love and dedication to his family. His dad is a great man with a big heart and a loving soul, Sir, I applaud you and let your heart remain strong. His daughter, Bindy, will carry on his legacy, happily, and as enthusastically as her father. God bless you all! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enthusiasm