Cosmic creativity -- how art evolves consciousness: Alex Grey at TEDxMaui 2013

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  • Опубликовано: 26 мар 2013
  • About the Presenter:
    Visionary artist Alex Grey began his career as a medical illustrator at Harvard Medical School, but is best known for paintings that present the physical and subtle anatomy of an individual in the context of cosmic, biological and technological evolution. His work has been featured in Time and Newsweek, on the Discovery Channel, and as album art for TOOL, the Beastie Boys and Nirvana.
    About TEDx:
    In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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  • @AtticusStount
    @AtticusStount 3 года назад +395

    They're laughing at his kid's drawing, but it's absolutely brilliant.

    • @2nd2nun2
      @2nd2nun2 2 года назад +16

      that is only because some see a child's art as something laughable. but i deem it to be art, which is an expression. I agree the kid's drawing is such a beautiful art

    • @suumcuique4530
      @suumcuique4530 2 года назад +2

      could also be late Picasso

    • @lafoncedalle5334
      @lafoncedalle5334 2 года назад

      the guy makes jokes, and present things in a funny entertaining way, and it simply works.

    • @williammckay1351
      @williammckay1351 2 года назад +4

      If we are to believe that consciousness and its evolution is divine brilliance itself, then would it be too far to say that its evolution through a childs development is that brilliant itself. If that is true then all art created by children is this divine brilliance in its purest form?

    • @lafoncedalle5334
      @lafoncedalle5334 2 года назад +6

      @@williammckay1351 well, I'd say that the ideal artist is has a child-like mind combined with some level of technicity

  • @MarkWGuaymarkwguay
    @MarkWGuaymarkwguay 5 лет назад +630

    So beautiful to witness someone living their greatest self stand on stage and present it to the world. This is the true power of vulnerability.

    • @smilinglynn9584
      @smilinglynn9584 3 года назад +11

      Indeed! and it says a lot about you to recognize his vulnerability and grace in sharing his Truth.

    • @sagerdood
      @sagerdood Год назад +8

      I love this man so much...

    • @livewithmeterandnomeasureb1679
      @livewithmeterandnomeasureb1679 Год назад +3

      If festivals were about love they would be free.

    • @jyotisharma7730
      @jyotisharma7730 Год назад

      @@smilinglynn9584 and it says a lot about you too to recognize Mark recognizing the vulnerability and grace. 🙂

  • @T.J
    @T.J 4 года назад +1664

    Dear everyone. Laughing is something the universe really enjoys. So chill out.

    • @brucanthwood
      @brucanthwood 4 года назад +15

      Good point.

    • @neonprado9989
      @neonprado9989 4 года назад +48

      It depends on the intention of that laughter, to say any laughter at all regardless of situation or circumstance would be an over simplification.

    • @T.J
      @T.J 4 года назад +15

      Surreal Sunrise true, there will always be twisted people who laugh sadistically or mock people but it’s the less common kind of laughter.

    • @goodollita
      @goodollita 4 года назад +20

      although, this kind of laugh felt out of place, as if the audience didn't get what the speaker was trying to say.

    • @T.J
      @T.J 4 года назад +22

      Chris Sakel I did not perceive it that way but I guess we all perceive things differently. I felt like people responded to his humor and self derision and it feels like he wanted people to laugh.

  • @trentp151
    @trentp151 4 года назад +173

    The laughter by the crowd is absolutely a nervous laughter, due to his shedding light upon very serious things. I mostly side with him.

  • @needpit1
    @needpit1 7 лет назад +4254

    I hate that when he said LSD the crowd laughs without realizing that LSD is no joke and he was talking serious about the impact that it can have in our consciousness

    • @sophiejones7727
      @sophiejones7727 7 лет назад +205

      you gotta admit though, the story is pretty ridiculous :) That's why people are laughing. nothing wrong with laughing at the ridiculousness of someone's youthful adventures/misadventures. We all have them.

    • @Kaaotikock
      @Kaaotikock 7 лет назад +242

      lsd is not ridiculous, mainstream strife is ridiculous, your laugher is not innocent because it results or stems from death, (innocent people's lives are destroyed because of irrational prohibition) lsd is not youthful misadventure, not eating lsd because of superstition is a misadventure and waste of life. We don't all have anything, all generalizations are false. and lsd is no joke, not that kind of joke anyways.

    • @sophiejones7727
      @sophiejones7727 7 лет назад +105

      well, somebody has a stick up their ass...
      how about you just calm down and learn to not take life so seriously huh?

    • @bentleykennedy-stone673
      @bentleykennedy-stone673 5 лет назад +365

      it's perfectly possible to respect a drug and laugh at its absurdity in the same breath.

    • @EpicBunty
      @EpicBunty 5 лет назад +18

      yea cos it made him crazy, just like you.
      besides, the crowds laughter were innocent.

  • @jamesgarnett2898
    @jamesgarnett2898 9 лет назад +1456

    Art is an echo of the creative force that birthed the galaxies. creativity is the way that the cosmos evolves and communicates with itself.
    Alex Grey

  • @griffinshamane5841
    @griffinshamane5841 3 года назад +130

    Alex rolling his eyes at the audience clapping at the mention of him donating the apples used in a demonstration rather than throwing them away really sums up his good nature for me. It just shows how he doesn't even see something like that as praise worthy, but rather just the given right thing to do. nice :)

  • @godyssey
    @godyssey 5 лет назад +567

    Alex Grey on creativity: "Every creative act empowers every other creative act. The painter channels the creative force into the artifact and this artifact then becomes a battery ready to zap a viewer into a new way of seeing the world." And "once we understand things in a new way, it creates a new world." I love how he relates this to the evolution of human consciousness. Zap on, Alex! The awakening is upon us.

  • @maxwayouthere9175
    @maxwayouthere9175 5 лет назад +2111

    "I was severely deppressed" *crowd starts laughing hysterically*

    • @JoonyaaTV
      @JoonyaaTV 5 лет назад +203

      I laugh when something resonates with me hard though

    • @gumdropboogie
      @gumdropboogie 5 лет назад +7

      I thought this was a joke because the crowd was laughing so much and then it actually happened and I was floored...

    • @noonesflower
      @noonesflower 5 лет назад +10

      I know. How horrible. Depression is real and the highest cause of suicide. Do they think suicide is funny. Sounds like a bunch of satanin assholes in the audience if you ask me.

    • @Daniel-ow3cv
      @Daniel-ow3cv 5 лет назад +65

      I think you missed the humor. Think it like that. Guy shows a weird interest in death and weird stuff from an early age and people start being creeped out a bit. Then he says I was depressed and the laughter is that ahhh I get it moment.

    • @chinookvalley
      @chinookvalley 5 лет назад +20

      Laffing is a coping mechanism. Much as when a dog is being beaten to death, it may grimace, often seen as if smiling, and wag it's tail. Horrible, but true. It depends on our background and how we are able to survive thru unbelievable pain and suffering. Children who are abused may use this skill to appease their tormentor. It is learned behavior on both parties. When someone laffs inappropriately, use compassion.

  • @mattbthegreat
    @mattbthegreat 9 лет назад +789

    He does not talk out of ego, but out of the soul that each of us have. I think the frankness of that which he speaks may turn some off, for they have simply not explored that aspect of reality. It is quite a profound truth to accept and witness, and I think Alex Grey has shared something to humanity that is not ready to be accepted. Perhaps in a couple of generations, humans will appreciate Alex Grey for that which he has contributed to humanity.

    • @mikers3000
      @mikers3000 9 лет назад +17

      matthew berry He most definitely talks out of ego. Everything he does is extremely ego centric. He's an artist.

    • @mattbthegreat
      @mattbthegreat 9 лет назад

      how so?

    • @mattbthegreat
      @mattbthegreat 9 лет назад +3

      I don't see him talking about himself or making a bunch of self portraits?

    • @mikers3000
      @mikers3000 9 лет назад +4

      Then you weren't watching. Also if you own his book you would know he has a million self portraits. Just calling it like I see it

    • @shrunkensimon
      @shrunkensimon 8 лет назад +4

      +matthew berry See if you can order a poster of his without the giant white border with his name plastered along the bottom of it in large type..

  • @laiananikola
    @laiananikola 4 года назад +114

    This is literally the type of things I see on psychedelics. Im shook that he brings these visuals to the material world.

    • @noahsabadish3812
      @noahsabadish3812 4 года назад +27

      the fact that his art speaks to the universally shared nature of the psychedelic experience is in and of itself a strong testament to the interconnectedness of all living beings

    • @xonoghoroe9848
      @xonoghoroe9848 4 года назад +6

      Well he did start his artistic journey at age 5

  • @NetiNeti25920
    @NetiNeti25920 Год назад +14

    Was introduced to him through Tool.
    Such a distinctive art style, you know an Alex Grey art when you see it.
    Legendary talk.

    • @cherie6970
      @cherie6970 Год назад +1

      🌟 Well said, I agree!

  • @avedic
    @avedic 9 лет назад +845

    *WOW*. holy shit...I'm honestly kind of in shock right now. I just paused the video at *15:53*. About 4 years ago, I had the most awe-inspiring, poignant, mysterious, meaningful experience of my entire life. I had taken 5 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. About 1 hour into the experience, with eyes closed, I saw *_THIS_* same exact image...but in full 3D(it seemed to go into infinity). I'm not even kidding. I saw the *_exact_* same scene. Yet, this is the first time I've ever seen Alex's painting. I didn't even _know_ of Alex until yesterday. I'm seriously in shock. Did he and I see the same thing?? He said that painting was inspired by an Ayahuasca vision. I don't even know _what_ to think right now......

    • @elb0w
      @elb0w 9 лет назад +147

      There have been other reports of similar occurences. There really is true substance to alex's work, his transfer of that information into our reality is pretty accurate.

    • @Chlorate299
      @Chlorate299 7 лет назад +53

      I've had visuals like that too. I wouldn't take too much away from it though, our understanding of how psychedelics work is so limited to draw any meaningful conclusions.
      Seems that certain people can come out of trips believing all sorts of things..

    • @zapper82
      @zapper82 7 лет назад +6

      avedic Was it also rotating up and then horizontally in infinite rotating loops?

    • @jaapendebonenstaak
      @jaapendebonenstaak 5 лет назад +7

      I've had very very similar ones too, beautiful experience wich i am very thankfull for

    • @illustrious-jaco
      @illustrious-jaco 5 лет назад +79

      i think the brain holds onto images very well on a subconscious level. you may have seen the tool album cover at some point, maybe not. part of me is intrigued with the idea of a mass consciousness, that hallucinogenics bring us to some sort of shared cloud / zone. but i'm also curious if our brains are just wired similarly enough to produce the ballpark-same images / effects when we hallucinate. i think the universe winks at me enough when i ask it questions for there to be some sort of greater program.

  • @kittyferrarivortex
    @kittyferrarivortex 6 лет назад +523

    Alex Grey is one very cool cat.

    • @Nsir777
      @Nsir777 4 года назад

      cat?

    • @stepht3343
      @stepht3343 4 года назад +7

      Ammuanciatrai yes, cat

    • @dwellerinblack7816
      @dwellerinblack7816 4 года назад +2

      You're a cool cat.

    • @roninyasuo4301
      @roninyasuo4301 4 года назад

      Yes he is.😂😂😂 I only clicked on this guy 'cause he looked like Geralt of Rivia.

    • @-nixnax13-73
      @-nixnax13-73 4 года назад

      Love his name

  • @KirstyMcCulloch
    @KirstyMcCulloch Год назад +2

    Such a beautiful, brave, gentle, compassionate and wise man. May we see. May we listen. May we grow in conciousness.

  • @renata_144
    @renata_144 4 года назад +224

    This was absolutely fascinating. The way he was overcome with emotion at some points during the talk, especially when talking about one of the visions he had with his wife, about what’s really real, about all of us being connected through love with God, in God through love. This is a person who has really experienced God, it seems.

    • @kennethlithgow7910
      @kennethlithgow7910 2 года назад +2

      He had a real burning bush experience it seems.

    • @jatinjohar4022
      @jatinjohar4022 2 года назад

      Absolutely correct Renata Vianna

    • @joannaloha
      @joannaloha Год назад +5

      LSD helps

    • @elsagrace3893
      @elsagrace3893 Год назад +1

      I just don’t see him that way. I see a man who figured out how to make a comfortable living pedaling a product extracted from the mind of his followers back to his followers. He is brilliant.

  • @richrokk
    @richrokk 10 лет назад +100

    I love that he's able to reach out to a crowd that doesn't see themselves as "sophisticated artsy types" and take them seriously. Someone complained here about the audience but in truth this is who he's trying to reach. He wants to reach everyday people with what he believes to be an important message and he knows they can grasp the things he wants to relate. If not for the common person then who is art for? without the common man art has no value.

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION 9 лет назад +554

    A great artist and an interesting thinker.

  • @temporarythoughts
    @temporarythoughts 5 лет назад +75

    15:55 - Tool 10,000 Days album is an artistic masterpiece.

  • @hankzhong
    @hankzhong 4 года назад +104

    It's amazing that he was able to explain each painting with so few words. I've been to his church CoSM in the Hudson Valley, and it is indeed a trippy place with a mushroom cafe (unfortunately it does not sell mushroom) to boot. Seeing his art up close, you realize the amount of work that goes into each piece. They provide a refreshing contrast to all the postmodern art that purposely shy away from meaning. Lastly, I love this idea that artists must bear witness to the transcendent and show the world what they see.

  • @Artworkbyautumn
    @Artworkbyautumn 10 лет назад +273

    "A Cell in The Body of God." Genius!

    • @Novacynthia
      @Novacynthia 5 лет назад +1

      Autumn Martino Yes 🦋🌏✨

    • @MJ-jq4kc
      @MJ-jq4kc 5 лет назад +4

      in the jewish religion, jews believe we are all small lights in the synapsis of G-d...sounds legit!

  • @ashketchup8495
    @ashketchup8495 4 года назад +61

    “A cell in the body of God.
    The light is love.
    & it connected us all.”
    Alex Grey
    Deeply profound, one world, one people.

  • @kalii_5327
    @kalii_5327 2 года назад +64

    "Every creative act empowers every other creative act."
    I strongly agree with this. I even read a book called Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert which mentions and proves this with real life examples. If you're having writers block, create something else and everything would start flowing again.

  • @ansahithkrishna
    @ansahithkrishna 5 лет назад +39

    OMG! I finally found it. The voice @ 13:05.. the voice from the psytrance track: Gold - by Captain Hook. "Planetary conciousness becomes cosmic conciousness through human conciousness"
    I can't believe the track has Alex Grey's voice. It is truly magical and probably my hook into psytrance world. Thanks Grey 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @kidkinnu1993
      @kidkinnu1993 4 года назад

      Such a killer track! Long live the Captain

  • @fabriciogiampietro7029
    @fabriciogiampietro7029 7 лет назад +1520

    Why is everyone laughing? He really meant his stuff...

    • @juliafowler91
      @juliafowler91 7 лет назад +83

      Although I truly do enjoy Alex Grey, and I love is work - I did find certain parts humorous as well. But I think some parts were meant for a bit of humour and lightheartedness. Another part is some of what he says is so absurd (not sure if this is the word I'm looking for, but I don't mean it in a negative way), that it comes to a sort of shock which makes the audience a bit of unsure of how to react... And I think it sort of comes through with laugher hah

    • @amphibian87
      @amphibian87 7 лет назад +33

      Grey seemed to get a kick out of his earlier work too. He said he "was depressed" and later uses a graph that has his newer work at the pinnacle. Perhaps he wanted to show his evolution? Not everyone starts out at genius level.

    • @jamess7333
      @jamess7333 7 лет назад +17

      Why is it such a problem? It's possible to have a sense of humour about things without necessarily laughing down at them. You might also notice he got a standing ovation from the audience!

    • @buddhaful11
      @buddhaful11 7 лет назад +28

      Fabricio Giampietro It seemed to me they mostly laughed (the adolescent titter) at the references to his pieces that were envisioned during psychedelic experiences. I sometimes feel that those who haven't done psychedelics think the validity of those experiences of less value than transcendent experiences in "reality." As Bob Marley said, "He who feels it, knows it."
      I met Alex and Allyson and even posed for a couple of his energy drawing classes. They are the real deal. Originators. Visionary.

    • @eeefox1
      @eeefox1 7 лет назад +27

      because at some points he is being humorous

  • @stacyeleanza4917
    @stacyeleanza4917 5 лет назад +22

    "The painter channels the creative force into the artifact" Yes!

    • @user-ib2bt4ck7y
      @user-ib2bt4ck7y 4 года назад

      The painter channels himself into the artifact. Subject and object become one.

    • @jcook2258
      @jcook2258 Год назад

      Thank you for sharing this work and yourselves in it. I really enjoyed the stories and verbal presentation, not being well initiated in visual arts but honestly marriages and music were everywhere.

  • @CoreySchmick444
    @CoreySchmick444 3 года назад +18

    This has revitalized my relationship with being a visioanry artist. Sometimes I can get down on myself thinking it dosn't matter because people don't appreciate it, but this talk at this time was a divine blessing in itself, much love Mr.Grey!

  • @johnhardwick3002
    @johnhardwick3002 5 лет назад +42

    Nearly cried at the end. Beautiful visionary. I need to create art again...

  • @UltrosTako
    @UltrosTako 9 лет назад +319

    keep going ~ spiral out

    • @Illic-_-
      @Illic-_- 8 лет назад +6

      +Ultros Tako yeah pushit :D

    • @emanuelramirez2941
      @emanuelramirez2941 5 лет назад

      Hot Dog Lost Fog here I am doing that

    • @jasongravely7217
      @jasongravely7217 5 лет назад +2

      @Hot Dog Lost Fog I cannot help but hear Maynad singing the first sentence :)

    • @MrShabz117
      @MrShabz117 4 года назад

      Lateralus!

    • @tagunprice9762
      @tagunprice9762 4 года назад +1

      @@MrShabz117 I was waiting so eagerly for him to mention tool lol.

  • @VolcanicLioness
    @VolcanicLioness 5 лет назад +20

    I remember 6 months ago I randomly stumbled upon one of his books at my friend’s house. I just could not put the book down. His art just touched me in a way that I had to hold back tears. Such a gifted and talented artist. I’m so happy for his and his family’s existence

  • @Link-ji7kx
    @Link-ji7kx 4 года назад +192

    People laugh when uncomfortable. Doesn’t mean it didn’t impact them :)

  • @MindBodyMuse
    @MindBodyMuse 2 года назад +17

    Alex is such an inspirational spiritual artist… I’m grateful he’s existed in our lifetime 💕❤️💕

  • @vincesc720
    @vincesc720 9 лет назад +120

    Alex Grey is one of my heroes. As an artist, he has a huge influence on me.

    • @crypticwintermoon6284
      @crypticwintermoon6284 7 лет назад +3

      Vince SC He is an influence to all artists

    • @andrewcburchettful
      @andrewcburchettful 6 лет назад +3

      Where can your art be seen?

    • @edsmeds7233
      @edsmeds7233 5 лет назад +1

      same same. in some way.
      we're supposed to see the
      same things. just look at it.

  • @Ludawig
    @Ludawig 5 лет назад +125

    This powerful quote is from the end of the video, spread it to help art evolve our consciousness!
    "Art is an echo of the creative force that birthed the galaxies. Creativity is the way that the cosmos evolves and communicates with itself. The great uplifting of humanity, beyond its self destruction, is the redemptive mission of art."
    - Alex Grey (Visionary Artist)

    • @maciej.ratajczak
      @maciej.ratajczak 2 года назад +1

      +

    • @kristinhand8856
      @kristinhand8856 Год назад

      This is exactly the part that I just replayed over and over to pull this quote out. I should have just waited till I read your comment!
      I can't agree with this more. This is what we need.

  • @jho2646
    @jho2646 Год назад +11

    I have some of his beautiful artwork adorning the walls of my acupuncture clinic. Patients often comment on how they could stare at them for hours, finding something new each visit.
    LSD is a weird one - My soul, my heart, my mind was opened up to the infinite love and creativity of the universe, and for that I am forever grateful. But the enhanced empathy also allowed for a greater realisation of all the terrible things that are weighing the world down with hate and negativity.

  • @katatonic726
    @katatonic726 3 года назад +6

    Alex & Allyson Grey are humble, relatable, ingenious, artistic *visionaries* RIGHT HERE in our own time. I feel lucky to be alive as they bless this earth.

  • @allenmoore3995
    @allenmoore3995 3 года назад +5

    I was involved in an zoom session with Alex and his wife last Friday, A lovely and fascinating pair of humans. 🙏🏼

    • @rosequartz4102
      @rosequartz4102 Год назад +1

      What was that like? That's fascinating!

    • @allenmoore3995
      @allenmoore3995 Год назад

      @@rosequartz4102 really great, it's always great to be in company of others that work for the same purpose. 😊

  • @inkandivy1794
    @inkandivy1794 2 года назад +42

    This is by far the most inspiring video I've ever friggin seen.. I always loved his work but this just blew my mind!
    As an artist with severe mental health issues and a huge passion for spirituality, I feel so invigorated and inspired to create now 🖤 ughhh love him

    • @user-dd8cq6pl3h
      @user-dd8cq6pl3h Год назад

      I can agree with the statement on condition that we all agree that unified world doesn't mean uniform nation, because God created us in such a beautiful variety of nations, races, languages and cultures that we must highly cherish and enjoy and, definitely preserve as a Divine Purpose.

  • @CheHojas
    @CheHojas 4 года назад +1

    his art is unbelievable

  • @drewmenhinnittparanormalco3650
    @drewmenhinnittparanormalco3650 Год назад +1

    I had the privilege of seeing Alex in person when he came to Australia on a speaking tour. He is such a humble, beautiful guy . No doubt he has been an inspiration to many, including myself.

  • @Pr0xified
    @Pr0xified 4 года назад +9

    The way he responds to the standing ovation at the end... what a sweetheart

  • @FreedomEscapismASMR
    @FreedomEscapismASMR 3 года назад +3

    ❤️🖌️🎨"Art, Music and Love." Yes, please. A path to a beautiful world.❤️🖌️🎨

  • @sanfrancisco1947
    @sanfrancisco1947 Год назад +2

    It is many years since Alex Grey gave this Ted Talk. His, and his wife Allison’s art, explained from his spiritual journey perspective.. has connected many spiritual journeys together. Indeed creativity is a longing in our souls, indeed the recognition of the longing to respect, love and create together is the sacred journey. Bravo Alex and Allison for your commitment to sharing your love in and thru art!

  • @siddiquenadir44
    @siddiquenadir44 4 года назад +54

    Best ted talk ever. i am now gonna believe in myself and mission and will start creating and producing Electronic Techno.

  • @OmegaF77
    @OmegaF77 7 лет назад +55

    Excellent speech. As given by Geralt of Rivia.

    • @MsDancingpants
      @MsDancingpants 7 лет назад +1

      Geralt has a much nicer voice, Alex Grey sounds creepy when he speaks.

    • @buddhaful11
      @buddhaful11 7 лет назад +2

      MsDancingpants He's a super nice person though.

  • @JazenValencia
    @JazenValencia 10 лет назад +105

    His wife, Allison's art is amazing also.

  • @aziara369
    @aziara369 3 года назад +10

    I'm crying. He is so bold and open and contemplative and all in the most inspiring, life giving way possible. I honor you, Mister Alex Grey. Thank you for your existence 🧬🦋✨💮

  • @Aintiawoman
    @Aintiawoman 4 года назад +33

    He makes more sense than anyone I've heard from in my lifetime.

    • @reignmorton9422
      @reignmorton9422 4 года назад +4

      Hes like Mr Rogers but on shrooms. I love it

    • @Felix-M.
      @Felix-M. 4 года назад +2

      Paganism ! Rituals from Masons and the enlightened ones aka the Illuminati.
      They will tell you that Lucifer means the holder of the light because he used to hold a light . So be careful !
      God is not a concept . God is Himself just as sure as he made you yourself and not a concept . God Consciousness as he uses it is the Idea of Knowing everything ..... When you and I both know in our heart of hearts that we weren't ment to know everything . Now God Consciousness in terms of God always being on the fore front of your mind and consciousness while making decisions is Good .
      Well thankyou for reading anyway . I know people have their beliefs not trying to change yours but I will tell you what I know .... Love and Respect Peace and God Bless ~1~

  • @horizons02x2gg3
    @horizons02x2gg3 7 лет назад +27

    I love hearing Alex Grey speak, always heartwarming and inspiring.

    • @dancewalkertarot
      @dancewalkertarot 7 лет назад

      You sound like a hater. You know who is also a hater? Satan.

  • @plaguedoct0r
    @plaguedoct0r 5 лет назад +3

    This man is one of the most profound geniuses, not just of his own time but of a long long long time. Perhaps even thousands of years.

  • @PaulChekLive
    @PaulChekLive 4 года назад +293

    I am deeply grateful for Alex and Allison Grey's contributions to art, awareness of the essential nature of life; the connection between man, earth/nature, Kosmos, and Great Spirit.
    We have all been gifted with love and awareness by Alex and Allison at a time when society and government are lost and confused about morals, what's ultimately important, religion, mythology, spirituality, and much more... Fortunately, because of how symbols work, anyone looking at their art or this presentation, regardless of the judgments they hold, will be seeded with transformative wisdom that will inspire awareness and growth within when they are ready to realize themselves in relationship to the Grand Mystery of life and Love.
    My Love and Blessings to you Alex, Allison, and family.
    Love and chi,
    Paul Chek

    • @RedFeather11
      @RedFeather11 3 года назад +1

      Very well said. 💗

    • @theHUMANAUT1
      @theHUMANAUT1 3 года назад +1

      Yes well said

    • @tripzville7569
      @tripzville7569 3 года назад +3

      Brilliant and beautiful post my unknown friend. join us as we do our little bit using our music and messages to shine some light in twisted, challenging and upside down times. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

    • @marthaknies735
      @marthaknies735 3 года назад +1

      WELL SAID My feelings, knowings and belief, exactly. They are a sacred couple who give us a path for a sustainable future!

    • @mariner1358
      @mariner1358 2 года назад +1

      I like you way better than Alex. Your medicine is so real and works, his medicine is questionable. I think Alex is a trendy flake.

  • @SkateIslam
    @SkateIslam 5 лет назад +2

    I understand Alex Grey so much better now. I can see that he really followed his heart and listened to his soul and delved deep into his being to arrive where he’s at. He is a prophet. We are all prophets. Our job to channel our true selves and let the world feel your passion.

  • @FocusReborn44
    @FocusReborn44 9 лет назад +17

    That Net of Being artwork is mind blowing.

  • @afish4086
    @afish4086 3 года назад +5

    I just want to take a moment to acknowledge the drawings he created at various stages of his life; that skeleton is wildly good for a kindergartner! And doing staunch, anatomical realism at age 17? You can tell this guy has been hard working and art driven all his life tbh. You can really see the foundation that led to the brilliant works that he'd go on to produce...

  • @dancingviolinist
    @dancingviolinist Год назад +2

    "The great uplifting of humanity beyond its self-destruction is the redemptive mission of art." Finally. I now understand how being an artist can be about a higher calling rather than an exercise in vanity. What a succinct and intelligent speech.

  • @rachelhonda9006
    @rachelhonda9006 3 года назад +3

    15:22 super interesting how the evolution of his own art as an artist directly mirrors his growth and evolutions of his state of mind as a human

  • @lolliepsychodolly3982
    @lolliepsychodolly3982 4 года назад +7

    Before I clicked on this. I said "WHATTTT no way.... my man" then I clicked on the video and instantly liked it. I did a project on him. Inspirational.

    • @Powwower
      @Powwower 2 года назад

      It brings me joy seeing a younger soul accept the passion for visionary art and listening to this visionary artist. I hope your life is full of good energy and movement. May you live well.

  • @AnimalExercise
    @AnimalExercise 10 лет назад +30

    Our lives are each an expression of art, known or not, we paint and weave shared images, sadly, mostly bitter, lonely, lost souls. Alex is a modern prophet transcending our blind, corrupt, deconstructionist illusion of reality. Hard for myopic rationalist to swallow, but Love is the foundation of everything.

    • @jordanbaisas5959
      @jordanbaisas5959 10 лет назад

      Preach!

    • @traaavistraaavis8348
      @traaavistraaavis8348 4 года назад

      Beautiful!

    • @briangrussing9327
      @briangrussing9327 3 года назад

      On "lost souls": The only way to find your soul is to first be willing to part with what you think it is... "I am not my body, I am not my mind, I am not even an I"

  • @heidiconnollyauthormediumm7852
    @heidiconnollyauthormediumm7852 7 месяцев назад +1

    My husband talked about this kind of manifested relationship between human and spirit as "metaphysical technology," which has been a guiding force in my life. Thanks for this uniquely inspiring conversation.

  • @LoveoftheDarkFiberArts
    @LoveoftheDarkFiberArts 3 года назад

    What an utterly delightful human.
    Why aren't so many more people like this awesome cat?

  • @gregorybaillie2093
    @gregorybaillie2093 8 лет назад +5

    The sacred mushroom opened the door, years later the kundalini burnt the door and the house to the ground. I remain grateful to this day. I woke up even though the process of awakening is ongoing. Hence the love of Alex Grey and his work. What ever the means Alex Grey speaks to me through art as he does to mankind. What a beautiful manifestation of the absolute.

  • @PerezHectorTapia
    @PerezHectorTapia 10 лет назад +23

    Aloha from Kaua'i where I once taught art. I taught art in Detroit, and it was a middle school student who asked me about your art and gave me one of your books for my birthday! Stay cosmic my friend! Your critics are like dry seedlings that haven't evolved yet. Blessings to your ohana braddah!

  • @petermcgee2162
    @petermcgee2162 2 года назад

    This went way beyond the profound. I think your into the "Pudding". Thanks and congratulations!

  • @kinzelurban
    @kinzelurban Год назад

    At 13:44 how true his vision is here. He saw our desperate world needing our help and what governments should have been wise enough to see and prevent. Now the state of our Earth and our natural environments, energy, species, in extreme peril now becoming daily news. His art is truly living in flow and spirit and he's made me want to pick up my paints again after not creating for so many years,and re engage with myself and spirit and be grateful for the creativity I have inside of me since I was a little girl, thankyou.

  • @Deebee950
    @Deebee950 5 лет назад +10

    Maynard totally gets it. Tool embodies these paintings in all of their music. A perfect pairing. Magical.

  • @wojakmedia
    @wojakmedia 3 года назад +66

    Hey!! Random person that I will never meet.. I truly hope that you will find happiness in life. If you're reading this, just know that you and I are different versions of the same higher being, experiencing itself through both you and I. You are loved endlessly and the universe has your back. Be patient and continue to spread the love :)

    • @MariusGames
      @MariusGames 3 года назад +2

      Hi, I see you too 😊 Keep sharing the love!

    • @TheHellocassie
      @TheHellocassie 3 года назад +2

      life is divine chaos, love you too

    • @diegorao1
      @diegorao1 3 года назад +1

      I see you too. )

    • @tamarakist6875
      @tamarakist6875 3 года назад

      namaste!!

    • @benenweir
      @benenweir 2 года назад

      Love you. Thank you. Wow.

  • @amandaallen3990
    @amandaallen3990 4 года назад

    Beautiful. Beauty in full. Grey's journey is so beautiful. A truly extraordinary human being.

  • @cynewberry9457
    @cynewberry9457 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love him! 🍎He is truly immersed in art and spirituality.
    He and his wife are so kind and have created such an incredible space at Chapel of the Sacred Mirrors (CoSM)
    I hope I can get back there soon.
    Love and unity is the ultimate creativity that becomes transcendental.
    Finding the gray in polarity; the peace and oneness
    Is my wish for all who are here.

  • @LeonOrenValentine
    @LeonOrenValentine 8 лет назад +26

    This has given me a much much better view on Alex. And I already Loved him to begin with............

    • @phipzio
      @phipzio 8 лет назад +1

      Exactly the same for me.

  • @lro2632
    @lro2632 Год назад +5

    Thank You, as an inspired massage therapist your artistic style gave me knowledge from a recognizable reference, from with in myself, to see all people as more than a body. Your detailed first hand realizations in this TED are deeply appreciated now more than ever.

  • @jackiegrant410
    @jackiegrant410 3 года назад +2

    This ball of light that Alex speaks of is exactly what I witnessed when I did a past life regression. I was first guided to my birth, i didn’t see a baby as such, just a ball of light, complete, full of positive energy, full of love. It gave me a lot of peace.

  • @evonne315
    @evonne315 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic to hear Alex speak of the evolution and meaning of his art. I have been a fan for a long time. I also have a story to share: My grandmother was very psychically tuned. She also loved Alex Gray's work. I gifted her a signed Alex Gray print she that she kept on her living room wall. It's Theolo(?) seen at 14:17. My grandmother was into yoga, meditation and could astral project. So was a fitting piece for her. After her death the house had burned down. Everything in the house ruined, the print charred and melted plastic (from the frame we bought for it). But Alex's signature (w/ triangle and third eye symbol) was left untouched. I took it as a sign from her that things would be OK. Later we learned through a psychic medium that she burned the house down 'herself' to help the family move on (not to lament over material things). Anyways, thank you Alex for sharing your gifts and your message. Was beautiful to see how 'Theolo' fit in the evolution of your work. And you are right. It's time to heal the planet. To do that I think we need to help one another heal first.

  • @tamaramarieida6458
    @tamaramarieida6458 3 года назад +3

    Can you imagine, being able to actually draw the images you have seen in your head, perfectly.
    These are probably flashes of Alex Grey mind, influenced by his family and their love. ♥

  • @thedolenorway
    @thedolenorway 7 лет назад +59

    Alex Grey is who I aspire to be in regards to creativity and lack of inhibition! His art is also what I have been longing to create!

    • @scottpreston5074
      @scottpreston5074 5 лет назад +3

      It is an inspirational talk for all forms of art. We must bold and adventurous.

  • @magma9138
    @magma9138 4 года назад

    OUTSTANDING Creativity and Cosmology communication. Thank you!

  • @AfterSkool
    @AfterSkool Месяц назад

    Alex Grey is my favorite artist. I would not be where I am today without his inspiration. Art evolves consciousness. Consciousness evolves beliefs. Beliefs create culture. Culture constructs civilization. In my most spiritual experiences I have come into contact with my Self and God (which are the same) and I try to communicate these experiences with my art. I feel this is the most important duty of the artist - To synthesize your experiences into a cohesive creation and inspire others to believe that anything is possible.

  • @seanproinsias
    @seanproinsias 3 года назад +6

    Thank you, Alex, for sharing some of the most connected thought and art I have ever seen.

  • @sylviem.1299
    @sylviem.1299 4 года назад +4

    So awesome. Thank you Alex and Allison Grey for creating and living such a unique and wonderful life and body of work.

  • @Drew_Hurst
    @Drew_Hurst 2 года назад

    Evolution through love to unity consciousness portrayed beautifully.

  • @katarzynamaciakiewicz1932
    @katarzynamaciakiewicz1932 4 года назад +1

    Oh my GOD! Alex you have been the inspiration to build Bayon! One of the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia!

  • @sluggerboi2463
    @sluggerboi2463 4 года назад +6

    Never thought I’d say this about a ted talk but this was beautiful to watch

  • @ScotCampbellwindowpainter
    @ScotCampbellwindowpainter 10 лет назад +13

    That was very inspiring, My path becomes clearer , more focused and evident.

  • @Mauro-ot2ux
    @Mauro-ot2ux 2 года назад

    You can only love Alex’s enthusiastic, calm delivery.

  • @buffidablemont
    @buffidablemont 4 года назад +1

    A&A Grey...they are true gifts to this World. ❤️

  • @dellpryor3149
    @dellpryor3149 4 года назад +13

    I’m a sculptor I absolutely love this! You guys are amazing! It’s so wonderful to see art in this light, driven by higher consciousness. You’ve inspired me to get into my studio this afternoon. 💗

  • @scrodiemcboogerball9414
    @scrodiemcboogerball9414 4 года назад +3

    What a dude. To be humerous abt thr most serious situations in his life and effortless is his explination of his complex peices of work

  • @doreendumond2936
    @doreendumond2936 3 года назад +1

    “Art is an echo of the creative force that birthed the galaxies.” I hold you in my heart, then hands to heart, then hands out and open, palms up, toward the Sun. Namaste and thank you.

    • @donaldbright3227
      @donaldbright3227 3 года назад

      What an inspiring poet. I love the way you use your words

  • @felix-antoinecyr6236
    @felix-antoinecyr6236 4 года назад +3

    He is the greatest genious I have ever seen, his speach made my spirit cry. It's so beautiful.

  • @franklottar
    @franklottar 10 лет назад +11

    What a coherent message you deliver Mr. Grey. Yet, I see the world as a whole not mature for it. Whenever one feels confused one should look into your artworks and see and understand what is there.

  • @cassv3074
    @cassv3074 8 лет назад +6

    Alex and Allison are precious, important humans. I love them so much.

  • @expandurmind69
    @expandurmind69 Год назад

    i love the quote “festival culture wages peace in the world” through art music and love , very accurate

  • @CONTARTLAB
    @CONTARTLAB 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful person. This is the hardest topic to talk about, and it's even hardest to create an art which reflect that vision. They made visible what's invisible. You have my total esteem!

  • @JessicaGilberts
    @JessicaGilberts Год назад +7

    There’s a lot of potential in psychedelics, I can’t wait to try any of them mushrooms specifically but it’s just so hard to find a reliable source over here, I’ll be glad if anyone can be of help

    • @JuicyLife3
      @JuicyLife3 Год назад

      One of the most peaceful experience I've ever had..I really need to get my hands on some DMT

    • @amandabrewster8308
      @amandabrewster8308 Год назад +3

      it so much easier to get over anxiety and depression with psychedelics

    • @Bryanclouds
      @Bryanclouds Год назад

      @@JuicyLife3
      I really think it's not advisable to start your first trip with DMT,it might scare you off

    • @Bryanclouds
      @Bryanclouds Год назад +1

      @big stepper
      The moment you started feeling this way you already having a bad trip..
      Try not to think about it that way

    • @JessicaGilberts
      @JessicaGilberts Год назад

      @Jeffrey Hart
      pls how do I find him?
      Is it on IG?

  • @catstack_
    @catstack_ 4 года назад +3

    I feel the same about my purpose! Bringing the dark and light together, balancing on that edge, playing in the in between...

  • @stacygutierrez
    @stacygutierrez 4 года назад +3

    this is phennomenal !! Thank you so much Alex Grey for reminding us of the Grey and its importance !

  • @chaldeanalchemist
    @chaldeanalchemist 4 года назад +15

    I absolutely love and appreciate this man and his life and his wife and everything they have created is a complete blessing and communication from the universe that literally raises vibrations just from the subjective perception and interpretation of this artwork! absolutely profound and Truly inspiring me to get back into my artwork and put down these video games! I am so grateful for these transcendent beings who aspire to attain the cosmic soul. I hope one day I can meet these radiant Grey's and everyone else who aligns with their nature. Namaste

  • @Kingofgondor4619
    @Kingofgondor4619 4 года назад +3

    Alex Grey is an amazing artist, I love his art. Alex Grey has inspired me to express my creativity through historical, mythological and surreal artwork, I am thankful for his visions.

  • @iguanaparty
    @iguanaparty 5 лет назад +3

    Boundless love for this guy- this utter genius!

  • @williamsaint396
    @williamsaint396 11 дней назад

    Fearless exploration into the unknown. Amazing that he is able to speak.

  • @PatrickMcInerney
    @PatrickMcInerney 3 года назад +1

    *...I* *had* *seen* *the* *light* *and* *met* *divine* *love* *in* *the* *flesh.* *My* *prayer* *had* *been* *answered.*