On Alchemy: Essential Practices and Making Art as Alchemy

Alchemy is the art of transmuting base metal into gold, representing spiritual transformation and creativity. This book provides information and skills to practice alchemy, uniting inner and outer work, decoding complex texts, and exploring laboratory alchemy. It is aimed at those interested in enriching their lives and art and practitioners who want to unite inner work with their outer practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Alchemy, an ancient art that transmutes base metal into gold, holds a profound metaphor for spiritual transformation and creativity. This comprehensive book provides all the necessary information and skills to embark on a journey of alchemy, uniting one's inner spiritual work with their outer endeavors. It deciphers the intricate alchemical texts and offers practical laboratory alchemy for those who wish to explore this fascinating field. Whether you are a novice or an experienced alchemist, this book is designed to ignite your passion for alchemy's potential to enrich your life and art.

Within its pages, you will discover mind-blowing exercises such as the practice of geometry to purify the inner eye, the meditative practice of rehearsing a process from beginning to end to solve a problem, and observation exercises using alchemical images and processes. Additionally, dreamwork is employed to question the gods and delve deeper into the mysteries of alchemy.

On Alchemy empowers readers and creators of all types to harness the power of art-making as a spiritual path. It offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying alchemical concepts to enhance one's creative process and deepen their spiritual understanding. By exploring the realms of geometry, meditation, and dreamwork, this book provides a roadmap for personal growth and self-discovery.

So, whether you seek to unlock the secrets of alchemy or simply explore the intersection of art and spirituality, On Alchemy is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about the transformative power of this ancient art.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 137 x 193 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786787705
Edition number: New ed