Essence

https://sites.google.com/site/abysimus/

The term 'essence' as used here is meant to refer to imagery that harmonizes with elements of a viewer's internal sense of beauty and wonder. I consider this sense of beauty and wonder to be a universal quality recognizable to all who are open to it. In this context, the imagery presented here may be considered as 'archetypal'. Faced as we all inevitably are with the prospect of eternity before us, we feel a need to discover some magic ground that is forever new. We seek an 'essence', which through some special alchemy will reveal places of wonder, grandeur, and unsurpassed beauty. Such vistas nurture our souls. No human is devoid of this need, and all are capable of exploring it, although few seldom attend to it.

In fact, I would argue that no living creature is devoid of this need. Consider the splendor of flowers, for example. Their beauty is not made to attract us humans. Their beauty existed long before any humans were around. Their beauty and fragrance is made to attract creatures like bees and moths and butterflies. The fact that it mesmerizes us as well is simply a tribute to the exquisite artistic sensibilities of bees and moths and butterflies. Furthermore, it is a tribute to numerous members of the plant kingdom as artists. By this analogy, I consider the fractal work I do to be my 'flowers'

The essential alchemy capable of rendering the magic ground that is forever new is found in the boundless worlds of fractal structures. Everything in the universe is made from them. I have studied these structures both professionally and artistically for more than forty years. Still, I have peeled away only the outermost layers of the onion. But even that much has been sufficient to show that the 'essence' lies within. And it is that 'essence' which I seek to explore in my art. This video presents some of the fruits of that exploration. I hope you like it.

The music in this video is of no discrete origin. It was created from blending numerous sources to form a one-track mosaic that is so varied that specific attribution would be difficult, so I have made none.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• fractals
• environment
• 3D
• 4D
• Mandelbulb
• Mandelbox
• quaternion
• metaphysical
• ecosystem
• time
• relativity
• science
• fractal
• art
• ecology
• archetype
• light
• eternity
• philosophy
• religion
• Fibonacci
• golden
• mean
• Anthropic

[abysimus]

Thank you so much, Nadia. I always consider kind words from a creative fellow artist to be especially meaningful. And may I take this opportunity to thank YOU for your delightful keyboard virtuosity. Your musical creations are a balm to the soul.

[blackchisel97]

Your amazing creativity never rests. Thank you again for great inspiration. Every time I watch your art it gives me feeling of expanding horizon and increased ability to understand subtle balance and harmony of Nature.

V

[abysimus]

@blackchisel97 Thank you so much for dropping by, my friend. Your kind sentiments always leave me with a special feeling that I have effected a truly meaningful communication. And I also love hearing from old friends. Thank you also for all of your considerate Renderosity support. You are always welcome.

[RamonaFromPomona]

A wonderful work of art .. Best wishes...

[abysimus]

@RamonaFromPomona Such kind sentiments, dear lady, and all the way from New York. Thank you for dropping by and to you also, best wishes...

[bukbanzi]

This is your finest Work.

[abysimus]

@bukbanzi Hello there my friend, thank you for dropping by. Your kind words, in addition to the much appreciated praise, provide the added bonus of affirming that I am not yet past my prime. If this is indeed my "finest work" then I am still on a roll. Halleluiah for that, and again, thank you kindly.

[NadiaComposer]

Absolutely amazing video and I like the music too. Wonderful images!

Nadia

[RamonaFromPomona]

@abysimus ☀