April 22/2024
#earthday

Happy Earth Day 🌎

Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe to demonstrate support for environmental protection and for me awareness and deep respect and love for Mother Earth (Gaia) and all she provides us with.

And to coincide with this day I am introducing a new artwork, “Chidakasha”

Chidakasha is a Sanskrit term that means “space of consciousness” or “inner space.” In yoga philosophy, it is the link between the conscious, subconscious and super-conscious, located behind the forehead and the ajna chakra. (Third eye)

I love the yoga philosophy and its great wisdom both in the physical and spiritual realm. Yoga helps your mind, body and soul to transform and become more balanced and integrated. I feel off balance when my practise is not regular.

This artwork is inspired by the tradition of Mandalas, which were born out of Buddhism.
In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may have been used for focusing attention, as an aid to meditation and establishing a sacred space to envision and manifest the higher self.

A mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form, and its creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering to one of joy. We are at a point in humanity that senses a shift of consciousness and true purpose and calling.

🦋The blue morpho butterfly symbolises “healing” change and rebirth. They have been long associated with a deep and powerful representation of the soul and spiritual transformation.

My dream is to see one of these in its real habitat in Costa Rica. Natives of the rainforest see the Blue Morpho as a wish granter. 🦋

And the lotus flower has a deep philosophical meaning. Lotus flowers symbolise clarity of thought and purpose. They also represent transformation and rebirth. On the path of enlightenment the lotus reminds us we can emerge to blossom, regardless of where we started.

The lotus flower also symbolises expansion, or awakening of consciousness, sprouting from muddy waters, it emerges, cleansed by the water and blossoms into an exquisite flower. Artwork details to follow soon.

#gaia #motherearth #ascensionenergies #yogapractice #meditationpractice ...

Happy Lobster Friday!

A big hello and thank you to my new followers this week. I have just returned from a trip to my fave place in the world. #solva #pembrokeshire #wales

It has been so wonderful to reconnect with friends and breath in sea air and gather new inspiration. As an artist it is a much needed injection and has renewed my love for lobsters. ( a minor deviation from butterflies)

And for those that don’t know me, my love affair with lobsters started in 2012 when I painted my first lobster from Pembrokeshire and it was accepted into the #royalacademysummerexhibition (swipe to see jonoslobster in situ)

The lobster’s presence in art extends beyond mere representation, as it often carries deeper symbolic meanings.

In some instances, the lobster is used to convey themes of transformation and adaptability, reflecting the creature’s ability to shed its exoskeleton and grow.

Lobsters have a hard upper shell, representing strength and protection. But their underbellies are far more fragile. So, there is a lesson here about a balance between the exteriors we show to the world and our hearts within. ❤️

This symbolism has been embraced by artists seeking to convey the human experience and the capacity for personal growth and change. This can certainly be said for myself and I also realised #butterflies symbolise transformation and change which connects the two. After all that is what life is about, we are here to learn, grow, experience and change.

Have a wonderful Friday afternoon. Still hoping for some warmth and stability in the British weather. What is going on! Evi 🦞 ❤️

Just finished my latest lobster 🦞 a slightly more dynamic composition than my earlier works. This will be one from a series of new lobster artworks and editions which I will release soon. Please DM me for more info or subscribe to my newsletter (link in bio) to be first to receive my latest news and there are some exciting things coming up this summer.

#lobsterlover #welshcoastalpath #pembrokeshirecoast #stbridesbay #lobsterart #lobster #hommard #coastalhomedecor #eviantonioart ...