With the En Casa duo, the idea here is to create an altarpiece that looks like a house, a tribute to the fact that earth and nature is our first house, that wherever we go on earth, that is in a way home. The aesthetic is ultra modern because I believe modernity & nature canContinue reading “New & Recent Artwork From Studio Shangri-La: Tropical Deco Noir”
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Studio Shangri-La Todayās Art: Bioelectric Bougainvillea
Photographed in Florida, this is a bioelectric abstract expression of realistic photos. The concept is to express the somewhat hidden dimensions of life and there is still much to be learned from plants & nature. Iām referring to this as tech art due to the electronic / geometric inspiration for the layouts. Available for highContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Todayās Art: Bioelectric Bougainvillea”
Studio Shangri-La Art Of The Day: Bleeding Heart Vine
This Art Of The Day is another modern tropical botanical with an Art Deco-inspired layout. Bleeding Heart Vine, like so many other plants, has medicinal qualities, most notably pain relief, a numbing effect. ļæ¼ As seen here, the Vine is climbing a cabana wall in South Beach. Itās native to West Africa, though. These botanicalsContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Art Of The Day: Bleeding Heart Vine”
Studio Shangri-La Fine Art Feature: Natural Selections
Among a growing collection of nature photography, these three are all 3 panel extended pieces in an effort to create a deeper dimension and expression or feeling of the scene. The first was taken at The National Hotel in Miami, the second here at home in Somerville, and the third an amalgam of local beachContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Fine Art Feature: Natural Selections”
Health + Performance: Optimization With Adaptogens
Itās well documented that genetic expression is sculpted by environment. āA substantial body of research reveals that specific genes can be expressed at different times in an organism’s life. Whether a particular gene is expressed and the degree to which it is expressed depend strongly on the environmental conditions experienced by the organism.ā (1) EpigeneticsContinue reading “Health + Performance: Optimization With Adaptogens”
Studio Shangri-La Fine Art Feature: Classic Deco Botanicals
I started making these a couple of years ago and these are some good representations of the first wave below. The above is second wave. Itās an immense joy to take the photos to another surreal multidimensional level. Nature is already beautiful, sacred and pristine. This is just another way to celebrate that and thatContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Fine Art Feature: Classic Deco Botanicals”
Chemistry + Longevity: Redox, Iron Oxide & Reverse Rusting
Sometimes a mere change in verbiage can expand perspective. Case in point: Referring to a gain in electron flow as āreduction.ā When it comes to nature though, gains and losses are actually exchange because energy cannot be destroyed. (1) The oxidation-reduction reaction is a complimentary process of electron transfer referred to as āredoxā in whichContinue reading “Chemistry + Longevity: Redox, Iron Oxide & Reverse Rusting”
Studio Shangri-La Conceptual Photography: SO FLL PT II
This is the continuation of the February SO FLL Collection. The aesthetics are modern, art deco, noir, with a touch of surrealism and the subject is the seaside environment. The original photos I took in Fort Lauderdale. For commissions and inquiries, please reach out through the Contact page.
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Mind + Matter & Ethics In A Quantum Universe
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Maximizing Regenerative Processes Pt 3 ā The Human Circuit, The Infinite Self
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Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Maximizing Human Regenerative Processes Part I ā Sun Up, Sun Down
Click here to listen to the latest episode of Studio Shangri-La Podcast. This is a multi-part article originally published in 2021. Stay tuned for the remaining parts, the spoken versions of which differ a bit from the original.
Studio Shangri-La šŗ ā”ļø ELECTRIC FLORAL ā”ļøšŗ + Shop Update
These bright electric floral pieces appear in different sections on the Portfolio, with more waiting in the wings, and are influenced as much by electronics as by nature. Other bright straight on floral shots are also available, in addition to the geometric art deco style. The art deco influenced style also works great on fabric.Continue reading “Studio Shangri-La šŗ ā”ļø ELECTRIC FLORAL ā”ļøšŗ + Shop Update”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast ā Longevity & Immortality: Activating The Ageless Algorithm (2021)
Summary This text of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://studio-shangri-la.com/2021/06/28/activating-the-ageless-algorithm-full-article/ As read by Sarah Ikerd here as part of the podcast series, with some modifications to the 2021 original.
New Art Selections For The Studio Portfolio
NEW! Deco Rosa | Rosa Panel | Middle Earth | Nature Layers Panel | Milkweed Fiber | Milkweed Fiber BW | Autumn Bloom | Spider Lily | Begonia Bliss | Autumn Bloom Panel | Deco Spider Lily | Autumn Bloom BW | Spider Lily Tile | Autumn Bloom Panel BW | Spider Lily Pink TileContinue reading “New Art Selections For The Studio Portfolio”
“Utopian Messages” Videobook ft. Music by Odd Circuit
Utopian Messages Studio Shangri-La Publications video book – coming soon as an actual book Music: “Flotation” by Odd Circuit Pre-sale available on iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport Official release date: 11/04/22
S.S. Podcast #3: Examining Biological Immortality In Nature
https://anchor.fm/sarah-ikerd/embed/episodes/S-S–Podcast-3-Examining-Biological-Immortality-In-Nature-e1ndou0 Read here about a recently discovered 5,400 year old tree: https://nicenews.com/environment/world-oldest-living-tree-gran-abuelo/
Les impatiens Slideshow šŗ
Something about the character of these Fleurs evokes a French title here. A couple of these variations are featured in Deco Botanical and Nature Portraits on the Portfolio / Gallery page. Keep in mind ā that for every piece on the portfolio page, there may well be 4-6 other variations!
AMAZING magazine Fall 2022 Issue š
AMAZING is a modern publication by Studio Shangri-La that combines art gallery, science journal, philosophy periodical, and literary magazine all into one fanciful exhibit. The Fall 2022 edition includes memes from Utopian Messages, science articles, science fiction, quotations, much art, poetry and even food. Print copies of AMAZING magazine Fall 2022 are available now. HereāsContinue reading “AMAZING magazine Fall 2022 Issue š”
Nature Portraits: A Teeming Collection
These are a few of the growing Studio Shangri-La collection of Nature Portraits in which the botanical is presented with personality, popping color and painterly flare. These selections above are more straightforward studies while others in the collections have been more stylized. The contemporary serene Nature Portraits and also modern tech Deco Botanicals are bothContinue reading “Nature Portraits: A Teeming Collection”
Titus Oceanus: A Sculptural Journey
Titus: honorable or strong; of the giants Oceanus: the ocean, of the ocean This is a 7 foot driftwood piece and hereās the story: This highly sculptural piece of driftwood showed up seemingly out of place in an urban environment. On my walk I passed by it several times before deciding to pick it up.Continue reading “Titus Oceanus: A Sculptural Journey”
Environment + Space: The Importance Of Bacteria & How Cyanobacteria Create Habitable Atmospheres
We are here thanks in large part to microbes and bacteria. And Cyanobacteria, of blue green algae, are among the oldest organisms around, known fossil records dating back billions of years. Cyanobacteria created oxidation, or photosynthesis, which in turn formed Earthās atmosphere. Accumulations of cyanobacteria even helped shape the terrain. We are here because ofContinue reading “Environment + Space: The Importance Of Bacteria & How Cyanobacteria Create Habitable Atmospheres”