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INCLUSIONALITY |
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WALES SYNERGY |
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OSMAN KHAREEF |
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THE SYNCRETIST
Originally coined by the Greeks, "syncretism" was a term used
to describe the joining together of rival forces on the Isle
of Crete in opposition to a common enemy.
We
think that 'syncretism' is one way forward in an attempt to
reconcile the polarised and opposing belief systems that exist
between political and religious groups. This online resource
is devoted to that process.
Syncretism is also associated with the process of communication
and knowledge transfer. It can originate with either the sender
or the recipient of the message. The sender may introduce syncretistic
elements in a conscious attempt for relevance or by the presentation
of a subjective and personally interpreted part of the message.
It may happen unconsciously as the result of an inadequate or
faulty grasp of the message or knowledge. The recipient will
interpret the message within the framework of his world view
or reality tunnel. This may distort the data but fit his values.
LOOKING
FOR CONNECTIONS
Paintings linking the Art and Science of Life by Alan Rayner
Many of
my paintings are imagined scenes which in one way or another
attempt to portray living form as a vivid, dynamic integration
of the classical elements of earth, air, fire/light and water.I
make extensive use of rhythm and juxtaposition to illustrate
the creative interplay at dynamic boundaries between presence
and absence, light and dark, that generates recurrent themes
over a huge range of scales.
I commonly
contrast the regimented geometry of rigid constructions with
the fluid-erratic geometry of dynamically evolved forms.
I find in this contrast a glimpse of the abyss that has developed
between modem ways of "thinking"-as refined calculation-and
"feeling"-as raw emotion. But I also find the hope of building
a mental bridge between the two, so that they can nourish one
another into warmth and sensitivity rather than become starved
by isolation into coldness and fear.
OSMAN KHAREEF
The Syncretist Press is publishing posthumously, the works
of the writer, Osman Khareef.
Click on the image to get more information about his latest
novel... " The Legacy of Carpocrates".
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