THE CHRYSALIS & THE BUTTERFLY

INTENTIONS

What I wish for you and Intend for myself, 

is to Gain the Strength and the Courage to Continue

the PILGRIMAGE of TRANSFORMATION and GROWTH, 

whilst simultaneously Resisting and Battling to Free oneself, 

from the Constraints and Encasement of the firm Cocoon, 
 the GOLDEN PUPA or CHRYSALIS 

 (which Paradoxically also signifies Comfort and Protection)

This Vulnerable Transitional State, 

where the Eventual Energetic Potential of the Butterfly 

is still Captured in a state of Incomplete Development,

often Attracts Predators and then
Inevitably and Tragically the GOLDEN PUPA
becomes a Mausoleum. 

If you Patiently yet Invisibly 

Nurture your Creative Qualities,

Keep your Energies Intact,

 Remain Alert, Sharp and Vigilant,

 your Reward will be to Prosper and be Successful

 after the Break-Through 
and claim Your Unique Opportunity to

Fly High and Fly Free in 2018 and beyond.

© ALETA MICHALETOS: 'EMERGENCE' oil on canvas 2002-2004 

(sold)

  

VISION

Why must the wheel be re-invented?

I am attracted to people with vision, ethics, discipline and compassion.

Over the years, I've come to realize that very few individuals even 'see', 'look' or 'observe' properly and that expecting them to 'have vision' was indeed a tall order.

Unfortunately it is very seldom that people with vision involve themselves in politics and consequently humanity has bungled along as far back as history stretches. This is much to the frustration of clear and fair thinkers and the detriment and continuous, unnecessary suffering, of everyone living on this planet. 

 

Alarmingly, even our planet is being abused through the short-sighted greed and lack of vision, as clearly demonstrated by individuals and especially conglomerates.

The widening gap between the rapid escalation of Science and the crumbling, degeneration and decay of social structures and daily life (applauded by our dismal leaders), is striking and dangerous.

I don't think politicians should be voted into office to represent a specific political party. The primary aim should be to source the most competent individual for the job, one who has the necessary attributes and qualifications to steer and inspire their citizens, so that their countries can peacefully flourish. They should have the all over capacity to hold their office with dignity and humility. 

A similar procedure of intense scrutiny, should be followed and applied, as that which is used when a potential applicant applies for any responsible job in the marketplace.  After all, the all-over health of a company or institution, is dependent on the abilities and character of the potential applicant. 

Applying this method for the leadership of a country. would necessitate that the individual be subjected to a stringent set of psychological, moral, intelligence and managerial tests and skills. Their honesty and a clean criminal record, should be checked through intense background inquiries and be the primary prerequisite, to even qualify as a potential prospect.

It's ridiculous and downright insane to allow individuals who have been 'elected by the majority' (of what?) to wreck the present and the future of whole countries and regions, through their own greed, incompetence and hidden agendas.

Is it rocket science to learn from the mistakes of the past?

Is the threat of any form of destruction or loss of systems and institutions, to be tolerated and why should it? Are we not only passive spectators but also enabling the perpetrators? Systematic and visible destruction cannot and may not be labeled as democracy.

Currently there is a total lack of discipline, dignity and respect. Moral values do not seem to have been considered at all when appointing a leader, even though they should be the ones who must set an impeccable example to society at large.

How is outright poverty and suffering condoned when there is proof of abundant resources and excess and one is confronted with flagrant waste?

Rising prices fueled only by greed and excessive and escalating company profits, is a sure recipe for a revolution. The critical mass is not far away....

 

Who is fueling the fires? I say, root them out. Zero tolerance for the destructive, the criminal and the undisciplined.

Please reconsider the folly of dragging our feet in the courts and being unnecessarily tolerant of scoundrels and criminals while we waste valuable resources and time, as things spiral into anarchy. Crystal clear problems, should be dealt with promptly.

At the first sign of incompetence and devious ways, an unsuitable candidate should be immediately relieved of his responsibilities and stripped of all future financial rewards.

Wake up! Warning signs have been with us for a long time and it seems as if society has become immune and immobilized. Break free of the cocoon we have spun ourselves into.

 

Resist. Demand a plausible future which promotes and cherishes freedom, justice, safety, security, work, respect, morality and access to basic amenities, for all. 
A man who lacks hope is desperate, impressionable by anyone offering a fake future and false promises... he has nothing to lose...... 

 

The least we should insist on, is confidence in and respect for ethical leaders who live in integrity and confidence in our collective future.

-Aleta Michaletos 

‘COSMORGANIC: EMERGENCE’

                                 ‘COSMORGANIC: EMERGENCE’ 

oil on canvas 

600 x 500mm

2002-2004

Some thoughts:

COSMORGANIC: Fusion of the cosmos (infinite) with the organic (finite).

'EMERGENCE': The butterfly or Papillon is the perfect metaphor for 'the organic'. 

The caterpillar withdraws from ‘visible’ life and entombs itself in its cocoon. Similarly the artist withdraws from life and entombs herself in her studio.

The place of withdrawal (death, social death) becomes the birthplace (place of transformation), from where the newly transformed, creation (Papillon or work of art), emerges.

Surrounded by chaotic order, it emerges in perfect, intricate simplicity, ready to fly into and ignite the imaginations of whosoever comes into contact with it.

The artist explores impossible acts of tolerance during the art/act of creation where TIME + TOLERANCE + APPLICATION = the intricate and methodical transformation of an idea and the subsequent emergence of an original work of art.

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