Transcend. Descend. Escape._031

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A collage-style page with torn paper, fabric, and text, featuring a poem titled "The Fruit of the Tree" by Kabir.

Title: Transcend. Descend. Escape._031
Alternative Title: Transcend. Descend. Escape.
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2020-2021
Description: The image showcases a mixed-media collage. The page is composed of various materials, including torn pieces of paper, fabric, and what appears to be a textured, dark fabric with gold speckles. The torn edges of the paper are jagged and uneven, giving the page a raw, handcrafted appearance. A poem titled "The Fruit of the Tree" by Kabir is prominently displayed on the left side of the page. The text is printed in a serif font and is divided into stanzas. The right side of the page features a dark, textured fabric with gold speckles, partially covered by strips of torn paper and fabric. The overall aesthetic is rustic and artistic, with a focus on the tactile qualities of the materials used.
Identifier: 001_120220-022421_trascend_descend_escape_2
Dates Completed: December 2, 2020 - February 24, 2021
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Transcription: The Fruit of the Tree by Kabir
No longer I
The man I used to be
For the tree planted the fruit
Of the tree of the knowledge of good
As the tree grew and grew
And became one with the sea
So too has my love grown
To become one with the sea of love
Go deeper and deeper in meditation
To reach the naked of consciousness
Through the blessing of my teacher
I have passed beyond the veil of death
Says Kabir: Listen to me, friends
And cast away all your doubts
Make your faith unshakable in the Lord
And pass beyond the land of death
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Is Part Of: Transcend. Descend. Escape
Relation: Image Gallery