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Category Archives: Soulful Expressions
“A Good Death” by Joshua Bright
The New York Times photographer learned many things from the dying John R. Hawkins -- among them, what it means to have "a good death"
“I had never looked closely for a long period at a dying person,” writes photographer Joshua Bright of The New York Times; “I had never listened to the strained breathing of a body barely functioning and had never put my … Continue reading
An Enduring Image of Death: Christ on the Cross
Why Jesus Christ on the cross remains one of the most powerful, ubiquitous images of death
Arguably the single most recognizable image of a death is that of Christ on the cross. The range of ways in which Christ’s death has been depicted is vast; styles vary from realistic and literal to abstract and imagined, taking shape … Continue reading
“Die” (1962) by Minimalist Tony Smith
The sculpture’s enigmatic relationship with death and dying
The minimalist sculpture “Die” by American sculptor, Tony Smith (1912 – 1980), has ostensibly little to do with the subject of death and dying. Apart from the fact that the title elicits some kind of relationship with death, the relevance … Continue reading
Alex Grey’s Mystical Vision of Death
In "Dying," a mystic artist looks beyond the physical
Alex Grey is widely recognized as one of the foremost artists working in spiritual and esoteric themes. The driving force behind his work is beyond aesthetic; in his own words, “[he tries] to find the core truths in all the … Continue reading
African Bushmen and the Trance Dance
A traditional dance of shaman healers enters the realm of "half-death"
The populations of the indigenous “Bushmen” of Southern Africa span across several countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. The different indigenous cultures have rich artistic and ritualistic traditions, many of which continue to play an … Continue reading
Performance Artists on Mortality: “Edge” and “Near Death”
Performance artists Marilyn Arsem and Vela Phelan explore the space between life and death in their work
On April 21, 2013, a group of performance artists gathered in Boston for “Near Death,” an experience built around the notion that “Life is as much a part of near death as death itself.” Performance art offers a unique opportunity to make use of space, … Continue reading
