Elements of The Universe: Encaustic Wax Virtual Exhibition

Elements of The Universe: Encaustic Wax Virtual Exhibition

designed and curated by Gil Dekel (PhD); paintings by Natalie Dekel (MPhil). The nature of materiality There are three chambers in this virtual gallery – consisting of the materials Earth, Air and Water. The philosopher Empedocles of Acragas from Sicily (ca. 490–430 BC) asserted that matter consists of four elements: earth, water, air and fire1; a theory that was later supported and...

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Healing Words: Short-Verse Poetry by Gil Dekel

Healing Words: Short-Verse Poetry by Gil Dekel

by Gil Dekel, PhD (visionary poet and Reiki teacher.) The task of the poet is to see into the experiences we undergo every moment, and attach words to emotions. Like patchwork, these wordly emotions come together to form images through which we can see the light of people. Following the teachings of the great poets Rumi and William Blake, I observe reality around and inside, and put feelings...

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Films

Artistic Films Artistic Films Thank You, Forever (2009) Dreams of Being Alive (2009) Interview with Authorial-Self The Collective Hearts (2008) I Am Who I Am (2009) What Is Love? In God’s Garden (2009) The Colours of Heaven (2009) The Birds (2009) I Can Be Your Mummy (2009) Confessions of an Angel A Fallen Angel Unfolding Hearts Petals of Trust Quantum...

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Don’t Worry God, We Still Love You.

Don’t Worry God, We Still Love You.

I have heard the breathing of the birds in the silence of my heartbeat. And the branches of my tree, weaving words for my mouth. So my soul could, once again, praise this glorious moment we call ‘Life’. Sometimes I have memories in seconds, when the sun sets in my heart and the bees sing my thoughts into honey. For centuries I search for the soul of the One, but now I know we are...

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Oars of Faith

Oars of Faith

We have seen deep into your eyes, where the flowers of joy are whispering your name. Speak up your heart, for the love within you is vaster than your mind. Do not swim in seas of despair, come now, let us help you sail the boat of hope… You already hold the oars of faith, those that bring you closer to us… Gil Dekel. Sunday, 5 Sep...

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