The chapel of sacred mirrors in chelsea, a curious combination of art. Sacred mirrors one of his well known creation is the sacred mirrors, which. Buy book signed by alex grey 140 pages, full color hardcover. Alex grey and the chapel of sacred mirrors features artist alex grey showing of the new york gallery and its contents. Inside entheon, the chapel of sacred mirrors features a cathedralesque latticework ceiling, ten archangels, and a quartz crystal moat that surrounds each of the twentyone sacred mirrors. Following alex grey s first film, artmind, cosm is a documentary that further defines grey s lofty spiritual ideals by walking the viewer through a series of works made for grey s masterpiece, the chapel of sacred mirrors. Cosm is a church, a context for a community that honors and practices art as a spiritual path. Greys visual meditation on the nature of life and consciousness, the subject of his art, is contained in five books. Its a detailed explanation of what he was trying to do with each painting and he also points out little details you may not have caught. Pdf sacred mirrors download full pdf book download. Osm is an invitation to personal reflection, growth, and harmony, leading spiritual adventurers on a journey into the visionary art cosmos of worldrenowned artist alex grey.
The album will be available in a special limited edition physical package that includes a cd in a trifold soft pack video brochure featuring a 4. A set of 23 meditation cards with art and poetry by alex grey contains the complete series of sacred mirrors paintings plus two additional transformative images includes guided meditations, reflections, and poetry by alex grey by the author of transfigurations 25,000 sold and sacred mirrors 90,000 sold. Cofounder of the chapel of sacred mirrors in new york city, is the wife and partner of internationally renown artist, alex grey, and the mother of film actress zena grey. And sacred public events are periodically held there, such as full moon ceremonies.
Its a small space that i stumbled upon by accident when i was looking for what turned out to be a related gallery showing the work of jerry garcia. In this interdenominational ceremony, we embrace the richness of our diverse cultures in music, poetry and shared community. Jul 23, 2006 this is a clip of steve playing at the full moon meditation at artist alex greys gallery cosm chapel of sacred mirrors. The visionary art of alex grey, translated into nine languages, has sold well over 100,000 copies. The mission of the chapel of sacred mirrors, cosm, is to build an enduring sanctuary of visionary art to inspire every pilgrims. At chapel of sacred mirrors, art appreciation may require a. His body of work spans a variety of forms including performance art, process art, installation art, sculpture, visionary art, and painting.
Architecture study of the chapel of sacred mirrors by alex grey. Alex grey discusses the power of sacred art to bring us face to face with divine reality. I became aware of alex grey through tool band and the joe rogan experience podcast. The sacred mirrors have been displayed throughout the world and the book sacred mirrors. A cinematic journey through the visionary art of alex grey and the chapel of sacred mirrors.
Mar 24, 2008 lsd helped forge alex greys spiritual, artistic and love lives the greys host regular full and new moon allfaithswelcome gatherings at their chapel of sacred mirrors, a sanctuary and art. The visionary art of alex grey published by inner traditions in 1990, is still in print and has been translated into five languages and sold over 150 thousand copies. Chapel of sacred mirrors 46 deer hill road, wappinger, new york 12590, united states of america. The chapel of sacred mirrors invites you to become a permanent part of this enduring temple for visionary art.
In 2004 alex and his wife, allyson, founded what might be the most unconventional church in all of new york the chapel of sacred mirrors. Cosm, chapel of sacred mirrors is to build an enduring sanctuary of visionary art to inspire and evolve the creative spirit. Cosm, chapel of sacred mirrors 46 deer hill rd, wappingers falls, ny 12590 call. The video blog is a series of clips telling the story of cosm through time as it evolves. From anatomically correct rendering of the body systems, grey moves to the spiritualenergetic systems with such images as universal mind. At chapel of sacred mirrors, art appreciation may require. Cosm offers a visionary cultural nexus to empower a global community. Chapel of sacred mirrors cosm alex grey allyson grey. The chapel of sacred mirrors proper is a long hall with red walls hung with a series of 20 lifesize paintings of standing human figures that mr. A cathedral to experience the sacred mirrors, created by alex grey and allyson grey. Alex and allyson have collaborated on performance art, livepainting on stage throughout the world, and the social sculpture called cosm, chapel of sacred mirrors, that the grey s cofounded in 1996.
I honestly had no idea what to expect but my mind was blown. Chapel of sacred mirrors is essentially grey explaining his paintings and their arrangement in the chapel. The mission of the chapel of sacred mirrors, cosm, is to build a sanctuary of. An accomplished visionary artist, allyson grey s paintings invent a symbol system representing chaos, order and secret writing. Dec 20, 2008 the chapel of sacred mirrors proper is a long hall with red walls hung with a series of 20 lifesize paintings of standing human figures that mr. Conceived to house alex greys sacred mirrors a series of twentyone art works that examine. A fiveyear installation of grey s best loved artworks were exhibited at the chapel of sacred mirrors, cosm, in new york city from 20049. Psychedelic or visionary art is fascinating, lets take a look at alex grey who portrays multiple dimensions of reality in his artwork. The sacred mirrors series is a totally unique work of contemporary sacred art created by alex grey. Unitarian church, they have hosted fullmoon gatherings every month where they. Lsd helped forge alex greys spiritual, artistic and love. The chapel of sacred mirrors, cosm, is a church and a 501c3 organization, supported by charitable. Alex grey was born in columbus, ohio on november 29, 1953 sagittarius, the middle child of a gentle middleclass couple. The chapel of sacred mirrors is a transdenominational church and 501 organization dedicated to the realization of a shared 1985 vision of the american artist.
The heart of cosm, the sacred mirrors, by alex grey, are a series of twentyone artworks examining the body, mind and spirit in rich detail. Chapel of sacred mirrors wappingers falls 2020 all you. He shows us elements of this divine reality that he has captured in the scores of paintings and sculptures. His father was a graphic designer and encouraged his sons drawing ability. The exhibition inside will open before the building is wrapped in sculpture. The chapel of sacred mirrors cosm is a transdenominational church and 501 c 3 organization dedicated to the realization of a shared 1985 vision of the american artists alex and allyson grey to build a contemporary public chapel as a sanctuary for spiritual renewal through contemplation of transformative art.
The chapel of sacred mirrors cosm is a transdenominational church and 501c 3. The church moved to upstate new york a few years later, and they host full moon ceremonies with fire circles and the crystal method, show a lot of trippy art, and are erecting a second building, the. The visionary art of alex grey 1990, art the mission of art 1998, philosophy. At chapel of sacred mirrors, art appreciation may require a third. The album will be available in a special limited edition physical package that includes a cd in a trifold soft pack video brochure featuring a 4 hd rechargeable screen with exclusive video footag. Cosm, chapel of sacred mirrors, by alex and allyson grey, is a full color guidebook leading the reader on a tour through each magical room of cosm in vivid detail, revealing the symbols and meaning of every work of art within the chapel. There are forces abroad in this world that are certainly stifling humanity and corrupting it. This installation of framed images, consisting of paintings and two etched mirrors, examines the anatomy of body, mind and spirit in rich detail. Cosm became a nonprofit organization in 1996 and became a church in november of 2008. Alex i am a mystic visionary artist, cofounder of cosm, chapel of sacred mirrors, partner and best friend to my beloved, the artist, allyson grey. The movie takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the visionary art cosmos of world renowned painter alex grey and his chapel of sacred mirrors gallery in new york city. Alex grey the chapel of sacred mirrors welcomes people of all religions, races, cultures, nationalities, genders, orientations and backgrounds to connect to the divine and each other through art.
Steve is accompanied here by ray ippolito on ambient electric guitar. Alex grey and the chapel of sacred mirrors one world. To pray for guidance in building the chapel, the grey s were advised by shaman, alex stark to begin holding full moon ceremonies. A womb for the gestation of the awakening human spirit. This installation of 21 framed images, consisting of 19 paintings and two etched mirrors, examines the anatomy of body, mind and spirit in rich detail.
Fear inoculum is the long awaited new album from tool, and the bands first new album in years. Sophia 1989, acrylic on canvas, at left, an installation by the psychedelic artist alex grey. The ever widening community that is cosm currently hosts full moon, equinox, solstice, and a. The foundation for the chapel of sacred mirrors ltd. Create your own brick with an uplifting message or a memorial to a loved one. Alex grey born 29 november 1953, as alex kenton velzy, is an american visionary artist, author, teacher, and vajrayana practitioner. Tickets are a nonrefundable donation to the chapel of sacred mirrors.
The chapel of sacred mirrors, cosm, is a church and a 501c3. Buy book signed by alex grey 100 pages with ken wilber this unique series of paintings takes the viewer on a graphic, visionary journey through the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual anatomy of the self. And many of these are people do not necessarily, live by the bible or the koran nor any other religious text. The full moon is a sacred mirror reflecting the greater light of the sun, just as each of us is a reflection of the greater light of god. For over eight years, cosm has held an unbroken chain of full moon.
To pray for guidance in building the chapel, the greys were advised by shaman alex stark to begin holding full moon ceremonies. Sacred mirrors one of his well known creation is the sacred mirrors. In 1984 alex and allyson had a simultaneous vision of building a chapel, an environment for the sacred mirrors series. And yet, there are incredibly good people around, who uphold the values humanity needs to survive, and to live life to the full. Visionary artist alex grey began his career as a medical illustrator at harvard medical school, but is best known for paintings that present the physical and subtle anatomy of an individual in the context of cosmic, biological and technological evolution. In 2003, the greys began holding full moon prayer ceremonies in their. I am a mystic artist and cofounder, with my wife allyson, of cosm. This book of paintings takes the viewer on a graphic journey through the physical, and spiritual anatomy of the self.
Alex blends the human body, mind, soul with the universe and cosmic energy to create a reality of divine auras. Cosm provides a permanent site for alex grey s most widely appreciated works of art, including his. Painter occupied with spiritualist art, influenced by the consumption of psychedelics and their attendant cosmologies. Conceived to house alex greys sacred mirrors a series of twentyone artworks that examine. Alex grey is the author of sacred mirrors and the mission of art. Cosm chapel of sacred mirrors, wappinger, new york.
In this holiday season of thanks, the founders and staff of the chapel of sacred mirrors offer our deepest gratitude for the part youve played in the cosm community this past year. Cosm the movie alex grey and the chapel of sacred mirrors. Alex grey is best known for his paintings which portray multiple dimensions of reality, interweaving biological anatomy with psychic and spiritual energies. Chapel of sacred mirrors cosm alex grey allyson grey youtube. The sacred mirrors series is a totally unique work of contemporary sacred art created by alex grey between the years of 197989. The chapel of sacred mirrors cosm is a transdenominational church and 501c3. The chapel of sacred mirrors, cosm, is a sanctuary for seeing ourselves, the world. With monthly interfaith celebrations that were held on the new and full moons, and. Grey, known for his cosmic, anatomically detailed paintings of humans connecting with the universe, takes the viewer on a.
May 25, 2006 the film is a guided tour of the chapel of sacred mirrors located on 27th street in manhattan. This sculptural building designed by the artist, will exhibit alex greys sacred mirrors. At the chapel of sacred mirrors, alex and allyson grey invite you to celebrate the full moon with an evening of wisdom and prayer from all faiths. Young alex would collect insects and dead animals from the suburban neighborhood and bury them in the back yard. The movie is an invitation to personal reflection, growth, and harmony, leading spiritual adventurers on an enriching and senseheightening journey into the visionary art cosmos of worldrenowned painter, sculptor, and author alex grey. Lsd helped forge alex greys spiritual, artistic and love lives. Sacred mirrors the sacred mirrors series is a totally unique work of contemporary sacred art created by alex grey between the years of 197989.
In new york city, alex has created a special space for his art work, which is simultaneously a shrine and a gallery. I am the father of the outstanding artist and actor, zena grey. The chapel of sacred mirrors cosm is a transdenominational church and 501c3 organization dedicated to the realization of a shared 1985 vision of the american artists alex and allyson grey to build a contemporary public chapel as a sanctuary for spiritual renewal through contemplation. Full moon ceremonies celestial celebrations art church visionary.