A Separate Reality by Abysimus

Fractal • (none) • posted on Aug 27, 2011

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Based on an austensibly non-fictional book written by anthropologist/author Carlos Castaneda in 1971 concerning the events that took place during an apprenticeship he served with a Yaqui Indian Sorcerer, Don Juan Matus, between 1968 and 1971. This rendering is fashioned from a plethora of bulbs. There are Julia-bulbs, Mandel-bulbs, Lambda-bulbs, Phoenix-bulbs and more. In short, it is a thoroughly bulbish affair. I have always found certain aspects of bulbs to be reminiscent of Castaneda’s writings, even though they did not exist when his numerous books (all of which I have read) were written. In a sense, of course, all fractals have eternally existed as mathematical truths. Perhaps it would be more correct to say, humanity at large had not discovered bulbs at the time Castaneda wrote his numerous Don Juan books. Incidentally, I am astonished that Renderosity does not have “Philosophy” or “Metaphysics” options in the Genre selection list. Created in Ultra Fractal

Comments (13)

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greyone

11:09AM | Sat, 27 August 2011

This is a fascinating looking fractal Stan. Awesome combination of bulbs. I read Carlos Castaneda's works when I was much younger than today. A lot of what he talked about seems if memory serves me right to have been brought about in a cloud caused by peyote a very strong hallucinagenic substance used by the Hopi indians to help them connect with thier spirit guides. The basic ideas he wrote about are still very true even if they were chemically assisted in coming into being. I love this image Stan.

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Mondwin

11:15AM | Sat, 27 August 2011

Marvelous and superbly mystical image my friend!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Regarder Whylma

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farmerC

1:04PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

Fantastice creation.

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eekdog

2:35PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

what a fantasy wonderland here Stan, such amazing work and creativity my friend..

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rocserum

3:48PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

Like a secret garden, a spirit on top, and a little palace down under! RS

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fallen21

5:25PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

Beautiful fractal!

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mps

6:23PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

Wonderful image

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npauling

9:30PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

A wonderful fractal scene with a very mystical feel to it. It looks like a fabulous garden with a sprite appearing amongst all the greenery to give a sense of mystery to the scene. Excellent bulb work.

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mgtcs

11:13PM | Sat, 27 August 2011

Very psychedelic themed work, as one would expect from eating certain ritualistic "bulbs", some of which one can be reminded of by elements of the work. The bluish elevation in the back resembles something of an otherworldly priest in robes, perhaps even a spiritual guide of sorts. I do agree that a “Philosophy” or “Metaphysics” option is long overdue, especially given the wonderful visual archetypes one can find in relation to such themes. Well done, as always.

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