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Artist Statement:
A simple definition of alchemy
is “the transmutation of base
metal into gold.” This is the
definition most people would
recognize. Another definition
of alchemy, and the one that I
prefer is, “the Royal Art of
living consciously.”
My fascination with alchemy
parallels my fascination with
the mysteries of the natural
world. The world of alchemy,
like life, is filled with
secret languages, symbols, and
magical substances, that only
begin to make sense when we
give them focused attention.
I am equally fascinated by the
transformative effect on
consciousness that happens
through the creation, use, and
study of symbols. Symbols
become keys that unlock the
mysteries of a soul’s inner
architecture, as well as the
secrets of alchemical
processes and transformations.
This series of eight
broadsides is my
interpretation of ancient
alchemical maxims written
hundreds of years ago by
Hermes Trismegistus,
Paracelsus, and other
alchemists, that still hold
true today. A combination of
vintage techniques was used in
their creation: letterpress
printing, indigo vat dying,
iron oxide, and gold
pigment....
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Artist Exhibitions:
2005 Interdisciplinary Book &
Paper Thesis Exhibition,
“Signatures”; CCC/B&PA,
Chicago, IL
2004 9th Annual “Field
Trips”; Links Halls, Chicago,
IL
2002 “Hidden Faces: An
Exhibition of Masks”; Fine
Line Creative Arts
Center, St. Charles, IL
2002 “Altered”; Hokin Annex
Gallery, Chicago, IL...
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Collections:
Columbia College Chicago,
Chicago, IL
Private Collections, IL...
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Commissions:
Personalized commissions of
artist's books, felted pieces
for the home...
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Kattalina M Kazunas Biography:
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Kattalina M. Kazunas received her M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago in 2005. Her work has been exhibited in group shows in the Chicago area, and her prints are in private collections.
Kattalina completed the Mandala Sacred Arts Teacher Training Program by Dr. Judith Cornell, based on her book, Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing. Kattalina’s work with the mandala is included in Mandala: Journey to the Center (by Bailey Cunningham, 2002). She has taught workshops and retreats on the mandala at various locations in the Chicagoland area, including The Wellness House in Hinsdale, the Cenacle Retreat House in Warrenville, Sacred Paths in Downers Grove, and The Port in Frankfort. |
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