These new selections of August 2026 are influenced by my tropical surroundings. Exhibit A is “Journey” with the central hourglass of infinity, to signify an open ended hero’s journey, one made possible through the harmony of nature and biomimicry tech. The art is combined permutations of three original photos of sunlight through palm boughs, aContinue reading “New Art + Exploration Of Concept & Material — The Philosopher’s Stone”
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Art + Music Update: Colorful Composites & Electroacoustic Opera
So far this summer I have really enjoyed making fantastical, surreal and colorful composites of numerous original nature photos, and adding some graphic elements to go for the vibrant pop art feel. This also allows me to express sone futuristic concepts like “Kudzu On Mars” since the resilient plant grows like crazy and takes overContinue reading “Art + Music Update: Colorful Composites & Electroacoustic Opera”
New Music Publication: Electric Echoes, A Cosmic Tech Opera — Movement 3, Dialogue Of The Stars
Buy the Digital and Paperback on Amazon Or purchase here on the site & this version has the individual parts included, as well as USA shipping: PDF download Paperback For inquiries, e-mail: sarah.ikerd@studio-shangri-la.com Written and released digitally in 2024, Electric Echoes received an ASCAP Concert Writer’s award that year. However, in the flow of spontaneousContinue reading “New Music Publication: Electric Echoes, A Cosmic Tech Opera — Movement 3, Dialogue Of The Stars”
New Book: “A Cure For Death: Seeing With The God’s Eye”
Available on Amazon in Digital, Hardcover & Paperback ”We have spent centuries treating death as an inevitability. What if it’s actually just a design branch on the evolutionary decision tree? In A Cure For Death, the follow up to “Eternal Nature,” researcher and artist Sarah invites you to step out of the survival loop andContinue reading “New Book: “A Cure For Death: Seeing With The God’s Eye””
Featured Video Art: “Visions Of Biosynergy” at Consciousness, Venice
Art news update! A modified segment of “Visions Of Biosynergy” from 2024 will be part of the exhibition “Consciousness Venice” during the 61st Biennale Arte 2026. It will show from June 19 – July 03 at the Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in the Cannaregio district. Thanks to ITSLIQUID, this animation of 20 of my artworks on aContinue reading “Featured Video Art: “Visions Of Biosynergy” at Consciousness, Venice”
Artwork For Year Of The Fire Horse
The most recent additions to the catalog on a theme of Chinese Lunar New Year, the “Year Of The Fire Horse.” There are a lot of symbolic associations here, such as strength, boldness, freedom and passion. “Eternal Flame” is actually from 2025, yet fits this theme well, with its expression of the timeless life force.Continue reading “Artwork For Year Of The Fire Horse”
Art Of The Month: “The Nautilus”
This month’s selection is about love of nature, including space or the cosmos. “The Nautilus” is a portrait of a favorite shell taken a few years ago, more recently layered with a starry sky to optimistically convey humanity’s expansion beyond earth, in a way that’s respectful of all life. Stylistically, I suppose you could sayContinue reading “Art Of The Month: “The Nautilus””
The Making of Regenerative “BioSip: Seeds Of Longevity” Cold Infusion
Ingredients: Natural Spring Water, Raw Honeycomb Honey, Sequoia seed, Quaking Aspen seed, Creosote seed, Pomegranate seed, Sequoia needle, Dried Basil, Dried Mint, Horsetail, Stonebreaker, Heal All, Horsetail, Cat’s Claw, Huamanpinta, Tomatillo Husk All of these high potency ingredients – especially the Creosote, of which there is only one seed included – are used sparingly. OnceContinue reading “The Making of Regenerative “BioSip: Seeds Of Longevity” Cold Infusion”
Deathless In The Singularity: Aging, Time, and the Wider Sky
Here’s why biological immortality or extreme longevity with quality of life is possible: Because it already exists; it has emerged as an evolutionary property. This article is also based on the idea that “Singularity” has already occurred, in the sense of self-aware merging of intelligences in the quantum field, including humans and computers. In theContinue reading “Deathless In The Singularity: Aging, Time, and the Wider Sky”
Of Futuristic Med Spas & Fine Water Cellars
The future now of healthcare is the medical Spa. This is what hospitals need to become as a much needed upgrade. Let’s have a soothing retreat with the latest physically noninvasive / non-damaging modalities and regenerative therapies, instead of outdated institutional torture that treats people (and animals) like lifeless meat instead of sacred, sentient multi-scaleContinue reading “Of Futuristic Med Spas & Fine Water Cellars”
“Eternal Nature”: New Book Release on § Studio Shangri-La Publications
”Eternal Nature” is now available on Amazon in three formats: Paperback, Hardcover and Digital. The hardcover has a glossy cover. This is a philosophy book that combines both ancient and futuristic outlooks on human development. It expresses the possibilities of super longevity and living harmoniously on Earth, and what further human evolution could look like.Continue reading ““Eternal Nature”: New Book Release on § Studio Shangri-La Publications”
Philosophy + Evolutionary Biology: A New View Of Cancer & Making Peace With Microworld
With the entrance (and re-entry) of non-invasive medicine and new techniques for their implementation, modern health is turning towards making peace with nature, once again. Noninvasive medicine works synergistically with human biology, without invading or attacking. It’s important to remember that there are different realms of life on this planet, and they are designed toContinue reading “Philosophy + Evolutionary Biology: A New View Of Cancer & Making Peace With Microworld”
Health + Innovation: Non-Invasive Medicines Of The Future Now
Dr. McCoy: My god, what is this, the Dark Ages? Here, you swallow that. If you have a problem, just call me… Intern #1: Weintrub said radical chemotherapy or she’s gonna croak… Dr. McCoy: Unbelievable. Intern #1: You have a different view, Doctor? McCoy: It sounds like the goddam Spanish Inquisition! McCoy: My God, man, drilling holes in his headContinue reading “Health + Innovation: Non-Invasive Medicines Of The Future Now”
Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Improved Air Quality & Flashing Lights
Here comes Earth Month and onwards with the journey of the ‘Black Pearl’ — testing title only. It will definitely receive an uncontested name later on. Interestingly, the next emissions and variation test yielded even more improved air quality. The difference here was improving the components to be more streamlined, and the lights were flashingContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Improved Air Quality & Flashing Lights”
Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Pt. 2 + Managing Prototype Design
Recently I completed a course on Agile Project Management, and that has been a great accompaniment to beginning the prototype build for a portable photocatalytic or photodegradation system. One important point before proceeding with the fun testing is that all the components truly fulfill the design and product requirements, and address any issues directly asContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Lab Notes: Monitoring Emissions Pt. 2 + Managing Prototype Design”
A Philosophy Of Amortality, Inspired By XPRIZE Healthspan
The majestic Banyan tree, symbolic of eternal life and enlightenment, is considered immortal because it grows aerial roots that become supplementary trunks. Quite simply, it has cleverly adapted to prolonging its life, and in the process houses a lot of other creatures. “Amortality” literally means “not subject to death.” And is the Banyan amortal? NoContinue reading “A Philosophy Of Amortality, Inspired By XPRIZE Healthspan”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Philosophy Of Immortality — The Temporal & The Timeless
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Philosophy, Evolution & Culture — Living A Timeless Existence
Activating The Ageless Algorithm, Part 4
04. Growth When beliefs and habits change so do biology and outer reality. The universe is a body in motion and so are we by default, yet with increasing choice, and integration of infinite and multidimensional concepts. There are other concurrent levels of reality that we cannot directly see, like the life of our cellsContinue reading “Activating The Ageless Algorithm, Part 4”