‘Empowering’ was the first word that popped in my head when I went into/entered the visionary world of artist Amanda Sage.
Based in Los Angeles, Amanda aims to create portals that open to the
infinite possibilities of being and expressing, to help remember and
re-discover who we really are, where we originate from and where we are
headed.
One of the main reason I love visionary art is because of the experience of losing yourself into multiple dimensions blended to perfection to narrate a cosmic story on a single canvas. Through her art, Amanda seeks to challenge the viewer to question and evolve out of ignorance and dissolve the conditioning by the society.
Fractal Enlightenment got in touch with Amanda to know more about her art, inspiration, her experience with the pioneer of visionary art – Ernst Fuchs – and what lies ahead.
Her adventurous spirit carried her to Bali, then on to Vienna,
Austria to study classical painting with Michael Fuchs, resulting in
becoming a long time painting assistant to Ernst Fuchs.
“At times it was the most difficult thing that I knew. When I was
working with him, he was like a slave driver who expected me to be
painting or doing something for him all the time.
At the same time though, there was so much genius wrapped into many of the projects, and I really had to learn to be flexible. The level of unwavering commitment that he has for his art and vision was inspiring to say the least. And most of all how he would always look at his work with fresh eyes and challenge himself and the viewer.”
One of her most talked about piece is ‘Ana-Suromai,’
derived from the Greek word meaning ‘to lift the skirt’. According to
Amanda, this painting is an outcry a visual denouncement of the corrupt
system that has brought our world to a state of chaos, based on greed,
war profiteering, and the mindless consumption by the masses. “It
symbolizes the awakening of our personal power, shocking one into
introspection as this system is in the process of crumbling.” This
painting was unveiled at the 2011 Burning Man Festival in the Nevada
Desert.
If you look closely you will find that an egg is a recurring symbol
in many of her paintings, Amanda explained, “I consciously began using
an egg in 2006 after going on a vision quest to find the perfect form
that I could put anything in and feel completely safe to explore and
unfold within.
This form appeared to me in a painting titled ‘Dreams,’ where a mystical snake held an egg in its mouth. I see it now as a window or doorway into infinite realms of reality.”
Often developing these ideas takes a lot of effort and one is always
confronted with having to make a choice. She explained, “When I am
painting, I often find peace, and/or a battlefield that whisks me into a
problem solving world…Even as I go down dark, destructive paths looking
for the light, the pressure of those places drives me to see where I
want to go even clearer. Sometimes you have to get lost to find
yourself.”
Its always difficult for an artist to be able to pick one painting
that reflects their journey on this path, but Amanda gave it a shot.
”The painting that speaks the most of the dream I care so deeply about is ‘Regeneration’. It is deeply personal and reflects a journey that I am on and discovering.”
Regeneration – “It has an overall uplifting vibration about it and is about celebration, healing and love.”
Seeking inspiration from various visionary artists like Frida Kahlo,
Leanora Carrington, Remedios Varo, Salvador Dali, Mati Klarwein, Robert
Venosa and Alex Grey,
Amanda has played a prominent role in the growing visionary art
movement through exhibiting, teaching and participating in major
festivals.
She is set to open the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art along with her
colleagues this fall. “Besides I have a new series of paintings to
embark on as I also explore and travel the world as a witness on a grand
quest to support the blossoming of planetary consciousness,” she
explained.
One of the main reason I love visionary art is because of the experience of losing yourself into multiple dimensions blended to perfection to narrate a cosmic story on a single canvas. Through her art, Amanda seeks to challenge the viewer to question and evolve out of ignorance and dissolve the conditioning by the society.
Fractal Enlightenment got in touch with Amanda to know more about her art, inspiration, her experience with the pioneer of visionary art – Ernst Fuchs – and what lies ahead.
Visionary artist Amanda Sage
“I feel driven to explore and push the boundaries of what I see and understand and at the same time seek balance and beauty through my art. I would say that the path has defined the result and that visionary art choose me.
As a child I remember seeing colored energy fields around people, and I feel that through painting I am remembering and looking even deeper,” she said.
The Shaman
At the same time though, there was so much genius wrapped into many of the projects, and I really had to learn to be flexible. The level of unwavering commitment that he has for his art and vision was inspiring to say the least. And most of all how he would always look at his work with fresh eyes and challenge himself and the viewer.”
Ana
Suromai – Women have been lifting their skirts for centuries to ward
off evil and enhance fertility. This symbolic act is also found in
mythologies of various cultures, specifically in those of ancient Egypt,
Greece, Persia, Ireland, Africa, Indonesia & Japan
The Oracle
This form appeared to me in a painting titled ‘Dreams,’ where a mystical snake held an egg in its mouth. I see it now as a window or doorway into infinite realms of reality.”
Gateway to the Emerald Kingdom
Mind
”The painting that speaks the most of the dream I care so deeply about is ‘Regeneration’. It is deeply personal and reflects a journey that I am on and discovering.”
Regeneration – “It has an overall uplifting vibration about it and is about celebration, healing and love.”
Spirit visionary art
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