Some Psychedelia

Let me clarify myself first. First of all, I understand that Psychedelic Art is defined to be an art that is inspired by psychedelic experiences induced by drug substances. Second, I am against drugs. Lastly, I just like seeing things differently, not wanting to confine myself in seeing things as they are in reality. I can say that I was inspired by psychedelic art that I applied some of its characteristics on the next pieces which tackle the desire to see the world and man's individuality.

The first one, called "Journey", is inspired by the wanderlust movement that started a few years ago. This is my interpretation - the big guy that blows the cubic bubbles represents one's consciousness. Everyone is aware of the vast world out there. Everyone has a dream to go to a place he/she wants to see. The platform above the guy's head shows the readiness of a person to move from where he/she stands. The nearer the person is on the edge, the readier he/she is to jump and take on his/her dream. The gears of the bubble depict the things that will help him/her to get going, while the goblet head is the vessel that will be filled with the taste of his/her experience along the way and in that place.

Journey, watercolor pencils, 7 x 10 sketch paper.

The other colorful elements - rings, polygonal headdress, and floating cubes - are there because of my love for geometry. For me, shapes are great sources of inspiration. They continue on the next piece.

You, watercolor pencils, 7 x 10 sketch paper.

"You" is simply the celebration of individuality. As it has been said for many times, we all come in different shapes, sizes, lifestyles, hairstyles, eye colors, skin colors, etc. These qualities are illustrated by the colors and shapes that make up the other half of a person.

I am certain that this will not be the last time Psychedelic Art gets to inspire me. As for these depictions, they serve as reminders of the wonders of living life despite the change of things and times.