Karmatetra

Karmatetra Wabi-Cyber-Sabi Kintsugi I’ve just added a new page to my site that explores a surprising transformation inside my latest fused‑glass artwork. While working with muscovite mica collected from an abandoned mine in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, I discovered that the mineral undergoes a remarkable alchemy in the kiln — shifting from soft gray to brilliant gold and releasing tiny…

Karmatetra Wabi-Cyber-Sabi Kintsugi Artists Statement My work “Wabi-Cyber-Sabi” explores the meeting of art and science through the language of repair. Drawing from the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi‑Sabi and the traditions of Kintsugi (golden repair) and Gintsugi (silver repair), a broken motherboard is reimagined as the site of renewal. By integrating fused glass, golden mica inclusions, and…

I’ve put together some notes on terahertz vibrations and their potential link to consciousness. You’ll find reference links and snippets for more details. First, let’s explore the microtubule structure of nerve cells that vibrate at terahertz frequencies as discussed passionately in a YouTube video by Stuart Hameroff. Terahertz vibrations are proposed to be the basis for the creation of a…

John Hopfield’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded in 2024 for his foundational contributions to machine learning and AI. This is the first time a Nobel Prize has been awarded to AI and machine learning. Hopfield’s work is closely related to his following statement on the mind-brain relationship, “How mind emerges from brain is to me the deepest question posed by our humanity.” ~John J.…

Fused Glass Pendant, I Ching Hexagram 64. During regenerative times such as these there is intense pressure to succeed but, to get anywhere worthwhile, you need to proceed cautiously and with firm dedication to higher principles.

I CHING Hexagram # 64, Fire Over Water, Wei Chi – Before Completion. Fused Glass Pendant – Hexagram 64, Fire Over Water. Fire over Water Caution, regeneration, Potential, Clarity. During regenerative (times of renewal and transformation) times such as these there is intense pressure to succeed but, to get anywhere worthwhile, you need to proceed cautiously and with firm dedication to higher…

Kurma SHELL-ter Design: A Fusion of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Design

SHELL-ter preliminary design A Fusion of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Design The Inspiration Introducing the Kurma SHELL-ter, a revolutionary design inspired by the ancient wisdom of Hindu spirituality. Named after the Sanskrit word for “turtle” and drawing upon the symbolism of this timeless creature, the Kurma SHELL-ter offers a serene and protected space for meditation and…

How will artists and art movements be influenced by AI generated art?

How will artists and art movements be influenced by AI generated art? Human artists and art movements throughout history have been influenced by the art of other human artists. We could view this influence upon the mind of the artist as essential to the training and growth of an artist. Human art is used to train artificial minds as well. In this way AI generates art influenced by human art. It…

Creative and fun variations of rooster images generating with Midjourney AI.

Visit the Karmatetra Roosters Gallery to see creative and fun variations of rooster images generated with Midjourney AI. Here is one of the images in the gallery — an elite warrior rooster in the style of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Stained glass artwork based on two overlapping golden spirals.

Stained glass artwork based on two overlapping golden spirals. One blue spiral originates in the lower left corner, spiraling inward connecting the corners of progressively smaller squares. The squares group together to form a golden rectangle based on the golden ratio (Phi). Therefore the spiral is a golden spiral. The second blue spiral starts in the upper right corner and it spirals inward…

In my gallery are images created with Midjourney AI. For educational purposes the text prompts used to generate the images are given along with my commentary on each image. I include some tips on how to creatively write the prompts.

Midjourney AI See my webpage with lots of images, the prompts used to generate them, tips and commentary: AI Generated Images Recently, I have been learning how to use Midjourney AI to generate surrealist images. Following are a few samples, but to see a lot more images click the link above. This post is part of a larger discussion regarding AI (artificial intelligence). I would like to add…

Midjourney AI Recently, I have been learning how to use Midjourney AI to generate surrealist images. This post is part of a larger discussion regarding AI (artificial intelligence). I would like to add my support for an open discussion that explores both the benefits and the dangers. Every day it seems that there is a new headline regarding either a new beneficial result or a new danger of AI.…

Recording: Mantra of the Perfection of Transcendent Wisdom

Tayata Om Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Soha My Offering To the miraculous shared connection of all conscious beings throughout the space-time of this infinite universe I offer the following recording: This is my recording of a single repetition of the Sanskrit mantra of the Perfection of Transcendent Wisdom (with a Tibetan Buddhist pronunciation). The recording is 12 seconds…