Evocation

As above, so below

‘As Above So Below’
An exhibition of unique, hand crafted, locally made jewellery
Featuring the strong, unique designs of Monique Connell
October @ ConneXion Gallery at The Arts Centre

‘As above so below’ is an ancient hermetic philosophical + religious belief dating back through the ages to Ancient Egypt. A phrase which was believed to hold the key to all mysteries by exploring  the ‘dynamic interconnectedness’ of all things.   Central to the concept is the study of the microcosm (ones self/human consciousness) and the macrocosm (God/the universe) .  It is understood that within each lies the other and that the purpose of being is to unite the two.

“I am always looking for a connection with the Ancient in my work…often referring to my works  as ‘Contemporary Relics’.  To me this interconnectedness has a quiet, mysterious significance about it,  allowing time and space to move with fluidity.  My pieces in ‘As Above So Below’ are a series of works based on the form of an early medieval round tower.  In the pendant ‘Evocation’ for example the tower stands firmly rooted to the ground whilst at the same time reaching far up into the heavens.  What would the person who had been locked up in that tower have seen?…what would have become their world? Around the outer wall is printed words from the ‘gayatri’, an ancient prayer to the sun, and a powerful meditation.  Perhaps to her, trapped in the tower, how gracious the sun… “   Monique connell
“you who are the source of all power
Whose rays illuminate the whole world.
Illuminate also my heart
So that I may do your work” … (Gayatri)

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