Artist Spotlight – James Mahu

James Mahu is an artist in a multitude of formats. From creating mythical stories as well as music to go along with his creations. James dives deep into giving the observer a experience you will not likely forget. He has emersed himself in Abstract Surrealism. I have never seen artwork quite like this. I feel a deep connection. This kind of art that is created with multi layered drawings. To me each of James’s pieces feel otherworldly.

His art pieces speak to me on a level no other art work has. I purchased the above artwork and have it hanging up in my living room. I love it. ❤ Not only the dimensionality it has but I feel like the being birthed into a new way/reality is really me.

Here is some more examples of his work and music that goes along with his stories…

Click on any of the pictures to see more of his art +…

One of my favorite WingMakers songs

This by far is my favorite book I have ever read. James vividly tells a tale that mixes dreamlike realities with every day life. Of course some life challenges – the twist and turns in this book will make you not want to put this book down. I love books like that!

You read a book you like it – A year from now will you remember it? Nope. Quantusum is a book that sticks with you. The quality of writing alone.

Click on picture for more information on this book and other books James has published.

My favorite Poem by James Mahu

Chamber Four 

One Day

One day,

out of this fleshy cocoon

I will rise like a golden bird of silent wing

graceful as the smoke of a fallen flame.

I will dream no more of places

Hidden–secreted away in heaven’s cleft

where the foot leaves no print.

One day,

I will walk in gardens holding hands

with my creation and creator.

We will touch one another

like lovers torn by death

to say goodbye.

We will lay in one another’s arms

until we awaken as one

invisible to the other.

One day,

I will isolate the part of me

that is always present.

I will dance with it

like moonlight on water.

I will hold it to myself in a longful embrace

that beats perfection

in the hymn of the Songkeeper.

One day,

when I curl away inside myself

I will dream of you

this flesh-covered-bone of animal.

I will yearn to know your life again.

I will reach out to you

as you now reach out to me.

Such magic!

Glory to covet the unknown!

That which is

is always reaching for the self

that cheats appearances.

Who dreams itself awake and asleep.

Who knows both sides of the canvas

are painted, awaiting the other

to meld anew.

I would love to hear about your favorite artists.

And if you get a chance let me know what you think about James’s work.

🙂

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