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Reality and Nature have always been a core reference for human technological evolution.
As a model of absolute perfection, the World in which we happen to co-exist allows us to create, re-create, and pro- create endless variations of this ethereal substance that sustains the cycles of Life and Death. Through a sonic lens, one could contemplate this infinite substance as an ontological harmony, and all emerging structures as musical modes, offering unique colors to the sonic strings that modulate Reality.
One of the fundamental modes of Nature is the Voronoi pattern, recognizable by its simple, yet optimal structure of evolution and symbiosis. Precisely like a fractal, this specific pattern occurs throughout many layers of bio-mechanical existence: from single-cell organisms, plant fibers, dragonfly wings and snake skins, to cracks in the earth, lava waves, and the motion of celestial bodies.
The bio-mechanism of the Voronoi pattern functions on very basic rules, from which emerge infinitely complex and more chaotic phenomenons. Paving the simplest and most natural paths of interactions, these rules optimize the symbiosis of two cellular organisms, then of a third, and so on, exponentially fueling the growth of the endless rhizomatic network that is Reality. Through the Voronoi code, interacting organisms will blend their boundaries together through a mutual force of compression/attraction, followed by a tension that will solidify the new common side, the new link, and crystallize the connection into this state of cooperative symbiosis.
From this meticulous and never-ending cycle of atomic binding, stars, worlds, and species emerged and naturally interacted with each other. The human species, being the only one to step out from the organic chain of evolution, was able to use, study and control its natural condition. Some say that Nature, if observed with attention and curiosity, is an eternal library of knowledge, through which we can unveil the mysteries of our Reality and of our own phenomenological existence. Nature, gave to the human species, the exclusive privilege to access this infinite library, and slowly decipher its language, that is as abstruse as it is transparent: ‘’ the lips of wisdom are open only to the ears of understanding’’ (Three Initiates, •’The Kyballion’•).
Unfortunately, rather than following the endless spiral of knowledge, humans have decided, from their own will, to limit themselves, stopping the process where they found it suitable: Driven by power and greed, humans continuously exploit their environment, burning the rest of the books that could question their false and destructive ideologies. With the free-will that was offered to us, we have drowned in the illusion of our own fears and desires, and reversed the picture drawn by Reality: our species is using Nature as a tool to satisfy fictional needs, and calm our fears with constructed lies, whereas the knowledge embedded in Nature, our own creator, constantly reveals to us our only purpose, which is to be its tool, and protect the Earth, praise its perfection, and constantly evolve with one another. Through cooperation, passion, and compassion, the human civilization has the potential to be an achieved manifestation of the ‘’Mysterium Coniunctionis’’, by creating an eternally-growing shrine, a living testament of the endless potential that resides in the core of things.
To execute this Alchemical Transmutation, we must cooperate, and, just like the Voronoi Pattern, bind our souls through the frequencies of unconfined Art.
As Schopenhauer nails it perfectly, Art – precisely: architecture, poetry, painting, sculpture, and music – is the most refined tool to understand and express Reality as a whole (inner and outer worlds). Indeed, Art is a form of linguistics that defies the limits of words and their definitions. It speaks directly to our Core, deconstructing all layers of one’s existence, to keep only the boundless underlying substance.
In this altered state of consciousness, where emotions, fears, desires, memories, truths and delusions are all boiling together in the cosmic pot, one can finally see through the veil, and detach himself from his own projections. This pot, heated by magmatic radiations, is in a way a bath for the Ego, purging away all unnecessary attachments and transmuting our suffering into crystallized vapor. All that is left is the infinite substance that lies within, brightened by a flame older than time.
This ethereal entity that lives within us, guiding us through misty forests, underground paths, and invisible labyrinths, sees with what Hindu mythology calls, the Third Eye. In this artistic transmutation, the artist can be seen as the Alchemist who presides the ritual to create a portal of spiritual surgery.
The audience, or in this case the ones who take part in the ritual are then allowed to experience inner breakthroughs and soul-revealing ventures through the sorcerer’s masterpiece. In this collective exchange, a metaphysical link is created between the Artist and the Observers, forming a web of shared visions. The function of the Artist is to reflect, through his perceptions, emotions and talents, the paradoxical mysteries of [eternal and ephemeral], [life and death], [pain and pleasure], [known and unknown], [light and dark].
Through contemplation, devotion, and practice, one can become a mirror of this ancient and eternal knowledge, reflecting these frequencies, and sending echoes of the Core through the veins of the Earth.
By binding Schopenhauer and Alchemy, we can see how art can be a tool for inner transmutation, allowing us to exorcise imaginary boundaries, deepen our vision into the esoteric unknown, and listen carefully to the harmony of the cosmic circus. Let’s note that music might be, as Schopenhauer says, the form of art which talks to the deepest layers of our being. Since they are as raw as imagination can get, sonic frequencies allow one to truly enter the void of the unknown and peel all layers of his existence.
To paraphrase the philosopher, we can say that music is the language of the Universe, and it is spoken directly from Its lips. Moreover, if we can perceive reality as a harmonious rhizomatic network, then we can try to create our own human web made of sonic strings: the VORONOIZ.
It is only by mastering and praising this infinite and ethereal element that is Art, that we will find the path paved by Nature itself, and gather our souls to light up the dark alleys. In this endless forest, we can build a truly sustainable habitat for all souls who seek to unite forces and protect this land that exists only in our Hearts.. Nature is our guide, and unifying Art is our Credo.