![]() ![]() The ancients, who had more direct contact and a greater relationship with nature viewed the earth as this gigantic female being who gives birth and continuously creates life. The Early Divine Feminine: Gaia in Ancient Greek Mythology Goddess Tellus relief, Ara Pacis, circa 13- 9 BCE, via Wikimedia Commonsįor our ancestors, the embodiment of the divine feminine was the Earth itself. Today most of the major religions of the world: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, have a male God, and the only thing that testifies to the existence of a completely different world that celebrates the sacred female comes from the evidence of ancient artefacts from the distant past. The Mother Goddess, often known as Mother Earth, is a matriarchal archetype represented frequently in ancient art and found in various mythologies around the world. For the most part, these societies were matriarchal and developed peaceful cultures, with no fortification up until the appearance of the warrior societies. Women had a significant role and acted as priestesses and possibly religious leaders. Societies were structured and operated around these Goddess religions and they were ruled by a collective of priestesses who were devoted to ritual. We find the Goddess religion in many parts of the ancient world long before patriarchal religions took over. In many ancient societies, the nurturing nature of the divine feminine was associated with the concepts of fertility and creation and took the shape of the Great Mother Goddess. More information can be also found at the depths of history, the divine feminine was considered sacred and was worshipped as the matrix of creation. It will run from February 2 until February 19.įor reservations and inquiries, you can email or contact +63 9. In this case, through the innate femininity in ourselves!Ĭheck out the exhibit at 2F Shangri-La at the Fort. Like what the exhibit wants to say–to be rekindled in oneness. ![]() The way I see it, this is just the beginning an initial bold step towards a better humanity that is based on understanding amidst the atmosphere full of difference and diversity. ![]() Advocacies are tapping into channels of art to form its message. For the past 10 years, a lot changes of has happened, especially in our art culture and society. Personally, my perspective on such matters widened all thanks to this exhibit! It was an experience gained since the message of empowering the women here in the Philippines is timely and relevant. Using textile as a medium, Olivia d’Aboville inspiration stems from the imbalance present in the world today. With her hair embroidery, Lara de los Reyes aligned the Divine Feminine with the concept of motherhood.īrandy Eve Allen’s Gestures depicts the different aspects and themes of feminine. Kiri Lluch Dalena made her statement clear on a funeral marble slab. Racquel de Loyola incorporated the theme with the use of soft-sculptures. Kassia Meador blended the concept of Divine Feminine with the modern surf movements. Nikki Luna has crafted the idea through the means of installation while Yvonne Quisumbing expressed the symbolisms on oil-on-canvas. It showcases six astounding Filipino women and two American artists conforming into the theme with their chosen discipline. The duo came up with the concept about a year ago. The exhibit is curated by Teresa Herrera-Anthony and Kana Maglapus. With the Divine Feminine, it aims to unite the people back into oneness by unshackling the power of feminine within us. ![]() With the current buzz and issues that arises in our time, there is no better way to communicate ideas through the means of human creativity and craftiness. One way or another, the art is out there to get your heart.ĭeep down to its core, almost all art in its respective discipline contains a powerful message that it seeks to convey to its beholder. I mean, really, who doesn’t get hooked into a catchy lyrics only to find out that the chorus is actually the story of your life? Sometimes, you can just come across a certain painting or a photograph not knowingly that it engraves a bliss in your sentiments. The influence of art can reach not only hundreds but more than a thousand people as it connects our ideas and sentiments from one mind to another through various means. Dalumpines IIIĭon’t you think art is such a powerful tool? It has the capability to ignite a spark in a person’s life. ![]()
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