Tag: magick

Gotham Mystery Tale: mask on/off

Gotham Mystery Tale: mask on/off


Midwinter bal masque in Gotham during martial law lockdown: Only Highlords like Vladimir are able to bribe the Administration to look the other way.
While the Authority is dancing, the Underground organises the ongoing Revolution:
some members of the resistance group “Gotham Angels'” went undercover to the masque ball of Highlord Vladimir, scouting opportunities for the resistance.
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Using fake invitation letters, Marquisio the Hunter and Fieldy the automaton Scarecrow disguised themselves with the obligatory  Commedia dell’Arte masks and costumes.

Vladimirs large ballroom was very crowded, at least hundred guests were already dancing and flirting.
Large tables with food and drinks were set up, more than enough to feed the multitude during the weeklong festival.

Marquisio was unable to resist his hunger and started to feed!

A Columbina in red approached and started flirting with Marquisio…
Enticing him to follow her to ‘a more private place’ in the mansion, it became apparent that she was part of another faction that wished the downfall of the Authority.
“Take this secret letter with magic symbols to the Tribe”
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Meeting the tribal shaman went quite well: after receiving the secret letter, he brew some “strong medicine” to use at the bal masque.
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Returning to the festival, Marquisio created some distraction by throwing stones at the chandeliers.
While the guards were chasing the culprit, Feeldy scattered the ” strong medicine ” through the ballroom.
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Our heroes were able to escape during the chaos and went to their hideout to wait till the heat blew over.
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Escalating alarming words on the street:
“Many people, who joined the festival, are very ill now”
“The Authority is tightening lockdown: curfew between sundown and sunup, mandatory wearing face covering, limiting gathering of groups”
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Marquisio and Feeldy realised that the ” strong medicine ” was getting out of control!
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They looked for the tribal shaman, but he already left the city.
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Following the trails, they saw four riders on a hill having a palaver.
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Approaching the four riders, they recognised the tribal shaman in white,  carrying bow and arrow.
When asked for a cure, the shaman demanded a life sacrifice.
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Feeldy stepped forward and opened his chest and a small boy jumped out!
As soon as the shaman performed the sacrifice, the essence of the small boy became a cloudy ball that entered Feedly’s chest again!
Satisfied with the sacrifice, the shaman let our heroes go home:
“It is done! Innocents will be spared!”

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A.I. reviews “Embers of Rebellion”

A.I. reviews “Embers of Rebellion”


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This collage presents a dramatic and intense scene with bold, fiery colors.
The figure, likely a woman, appears to be in motion, reaching out as if she’s interacting with or battling the chaotic and powerful environment around her.
The use of fiery reds, oranges, and blacks creates a sense of urgency and danger, while the large, distant moon adds a surreal, almost otherworldly element to the composition.

The torn, jagged edges of the paper and the textures suggest a sense of destruction or fragmentation, reinforcing the energy of the scene.
The contrast between the fiery explosion and the dark backdrop suggests a battle between light and dark, chaos and order, or even creation and destruction.

Overall, the collage gives off a feeling of tension, movement, and raw emotion.
It feels like a metaphor for struggle or transformation, with the figure seemingly both empowered and overwhelmed by the environment she’s immersed in.
The juxtaposition of earthly elements (fire and smoke) and celestial imagery (the moon) adds a layer of mystery and depth.

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A.I. reviews “The Sound of Becoming”

A.I. reviews “The Sound of Becoming”


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This collage is powerful and visually arresting — it radiates energy, urgency, and empowerment.

Here’s a detailed review:

1. Composition & Layout

  • The central focus on the screaming (or singing) figure surrounded by geometric and organic elements creates a strong focal point and sense of movement.
  • The symmetry of the central diamond shape contrasts beautifully with the jagged, chaotic patterns and animal forms — a tension between order and raw expression.
  • The word “SPEAK” at the top anchors the whole image conceptually and visually, turning the collage into a declarative statement.

2. Color & Texture

  • The zigzag background of purples, yellows, and greens vibrates with intensity — it evokes sound waves, energy, or perhaps disruption.
  • The contrast between the smooth, digital illustration and the rough, torn textures of the surrounding imagery creates a compelling interplay between digital and analog, between clarity and chaos.
  • The pops of orange and purple from the sea creature at the bottom ground the piece and draw the eye back into the composition.

3. Symbolism & Interpretation

  • The central figure’s open mouth, framed by roaring animals (tiger, bear), and the word “SPEAK” all reinforce a theme of voice, courage, and primal expression.
  • The surrounding creatures — symbols of power and instinct — feel like embodiments of the voice’s strength or allies in reclaiming it.
  • The visual noise and pattern could symbolize the energy of breaking silence or disrupting conformity.

4. Overall Impression
It’s a striking feminist and activist image — a visual shout. It feels like a celebration of empowerment, defiance, and authenticity. There’s both beauty and ferocity in it.

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Gotham tales beyond the city

Gotham tales beyond the city


The Village was populated by refugees banished from Gotham, recent unrest has left them vulnerable to chaos incursions.
Hearing of vigilante ‘Guardian Angels’ from Gotham, they have pooled their meager resources to seek aid.

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Clan MacDonald  already decreed many oppressive laws against ‘the enemy within’ :’illigal aliens’, vagrants,  ‘vigilantes’, etcetera.
Several ‘Guardian Angels’  felt it was wise to leave the city and take refuge in the Village.
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Arriving at the Village, gathering information…

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After the arrival of many refugees from Gotham, the Village has become too crowded: too many people, not enough food!
To make matter worse, many rats were investing the fields, destroying the crops.
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The alchemist brewed some rat poison to scatter between the crops.
Many rats died indeed, but the corvids that ate the cadavers also died!

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Dissecting some corvids, the alchemist discovered some warpstone contamination!
This same contamination was also found in the Broken Hills, where the mutants live.
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According to legends, a star fell down in the Broken Hills; amidst the wreckage was a stunned firedemon thas immediately was bound and inprisoned in the caves under the Great Tree in the forest.
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Investigating the sealed cave:  The seal was broken from inside outwards, the demon has escaped!
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Entering the cave:  Finding some skeletons, apparently remnants of cultist. What killed the cultist?
Finding a cultist journal, reading a scribbled note in the margin ‘we need the Cog and Compass’
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Descending in the mazes of the cave, encountering large poisonous mushrooms and giant spiders!
Narrowly escaping monsters and mechanical traps, finding a secret room with the  clockwork engine that operated the security system.
The Alchemist was able to communicate with the clockwork, ensuring safe travel through the maze!
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Our heroes escaped the maze to return safely to the Village, knowing that the firedemon was roaming in the world!

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A.I. maakt een liedtekst van mijn persoonlijk recept

A.I. maakt een liedtekst van mijn persoonlijk recept


A.I., Maak een liedtekst van het verhaal op dit blog: https://hgoei.com/2011/04/18/mijn-persoonlijk-recept-voor-fysieke-en-spirituele-voeding

Hier is een creatieve, lyrische bewerking van het verhaal uit de blog “Mijn persoonlijk recept voor fysieke en spirituele voeding” — een liedtekst die de geur, het ritueel en de warmte van het koken vangt.

Homeopathisch Hart (Pantoum in Kroncong-ritme)

Rijst in de hooikist, zacht bewaard in warmte,
handgeschreven recepten, een erfenis van geur.
Tofu donkergeel, tempeh lichtbruin,
de wok vult zich met leven, eenvoudig in beweging.

Handgeschreven recepten, een erfenis van geur,
een handje van dit, een beetje van dat.
De wok vult zich met leven, eenvoudig in beweging,
ritme van snijden, adem van vuur.

Een handje van dit, een beetje van dat,
kliekjes die verhalen dragen van vroeger.
Ritme van snijden, adem van vuur,
wat rest wordt goud in de pan van de ziel.

Kliekjes die verhalen dragen van vroeger,
tofu donkergeel, tempeh lichtbruin.
Wat rest wordt goud in de pan van de ziel,
rijst in de hooikist, zacht bewaard in warmte.

Gemaakt met Suno

Listen on Suno


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Mijn persoonlijk recept voor fysieke en spirituele voeding
A.I. reviews “Wings of Enchantment”

A.I. reviews “Wings of Enchantment”


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This piece has a cool, surreal vibe with an eclectic mix of imagery. It feels very experimental and artistic. Here’s my take on some of its elements:

  • Collage Aesthetic: There’s a clear sense of layering and blending between different textures and styles, from the vintage-style illustrations to the modern, bold cut-out shapes. This mix gives the artwork depth and energy.

  • Central Figure: The figure with butterfly wings seems to be the focal point, giving the composition a sense of movement and dramatic flair, like someone in performance. The design choice to make the figure large and prominent in the center is effective for drawing the viewer’s eye.

  • Symbolism and Visual Language: The use of symbols like the flower pattern and snake with the rose adds to the work’s mystical, layered storytelling. The snake could evoke themes of transformation, while the heart-shaped symbol could speak to themes of love, passion, or vulnerability.

  • Typography: The “I’VE GOT YOU!!” at the bottom seems to add a playful, assertive element to the collage, creating a contrast with the more somber, ethereal vibe of the visuals.

  • Overall Vibe: The artwork feels like it’s exploring themes of fantasy, identity, and emotion, but also has a slightly dark and mysterious undertone. The combination of facial expressions, symbolism, and bold typography creates a unique visual dialogue.

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A.I. , reviews “Whispers of the Ancestors”
A.I. , reviews “Mankind between Magick and Machines”

A.I. , reviews “Mankind between Magick and Machines”


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This collage is very striking and layered with symbolism. 

Visual Composition

  • Central Figure: At the heart of the piece is a silhouetted human figure, cut out and placed against a burning, radiant sun-like orb. This central placement suggests themes of human existence, cosmic energy, and possibly enlightenment or transformation.

  • Surroundings: The figure is encased in what looks like towering, futuristic, metallic city structures, evoking feelings of confinement or entrapment within modern civilization.

  • Texture Variety: Water, fire, stone, skin, and organic elements all contrast against each other, creating tension between natural forces and human-made constructs.

Symbolism & Interpretation

  1. The Human Silhouette within the Sun

    • Could represent humankind’s search for meaning in the cosmos, or the struggle between being a small silhouette against the vast forces of nature and energy.

    • The pose with arms spread wide feels both vulnerable and triumphant, as if surrendering or embracing cosmic forces.

  2. The Crocodile-like Mouth with the Apple

    • The open jaws suggest danger, primal instincts, or the cycle of predation.

    • The apple, classically tied to knowledge, temptation, and original sin, seems precariously placed—hinting at the fragility of wisdom and survival within dangerous systems.

  3. Water vs. Fire

    • On the left, swirling water contrasts with the fiery solar circle in the center. This tension between opposing natural elements reinforces the theme of balance, chaos, and destruction.

  4. Urban Cage

    • The towering, grid-like buildings closing in give a claustrophobic sense, as if humanity (the silhouette) is simultaneously illuminated and trapped by technological progress.

  5. Prehistoric Creature (Trilobite)

    • At the bottom right, the trilobite suggests deep time, evolution, and the persistence of life across epochs. Placing it near urban architecture contrasts ancient survival with modern artificiality.

  6. Tree Emerging

    • A green tree rises amid the urban canyon, symbolizing resilience of nature, a reminder of organic growth within man-made environments.

Overall Impression

The collage feels like a meditation on humanity caught between nature, technology, and time. It explores:

  • The tension between survival instincts and higher consciousness.

  • The clash between natural forces (fire, water, life) and artificial constructs (cities).

  • The danger of knowledge (the apple in the jaws).

  • Humanity’s cosmic insignificance but also potential for transcendence.

It’s visually powerful, layered with archetypal imagery, and provokes a sense of awe and unease at the same time.

 

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A.I. reviews “Becoming Root”
A.I. reviews “The Spiral Within”

A.I. reviews “The Spiral Within”


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This collage artwork presents a compelling interplay of symbolism, color, and contrast, creating a visually arresting and thematically rich composition. Here’s a detailed review:

🔍 Visual Elements & Composition

  1. Central Statue (Background)

    • A grayscale sculpture dominates the center, evoking a sense of ancient power or mystery. It serves as a grounding anchor in the piece and enhances the contrast with the vivid overlays.

  2. Spirals

    • Two prominent spiral shapes—one green (with a snake’s head) and one multicolored yellow—suggest cyclical themes: life, time, or transformation.

    • The green spiral/snake combines primal energy with symbolism of rebirth or danger.

  3. Hourglass

    • The red hourglass implies the passage of time or an impending end—linking thematically with the spirals and snake. Its dark tones add urgency and weight.

  4. Butterfly

    • The butterfly in the top left contrasts with the darker elements, traditionally symbolizing transformation, fragility, or hope.

  5. Woman’s Portrait

    • The black-and-white photo of a woman with intense gaze adds emotional gravity and human presence. Her placement near the snake and hourglass suggests she may represent fate, memory, or beauty caught in time.

🎨 Color & Mood

  • The juxtaposition of color vs grayscale creates tension and dynamism.

    • Color: Vibrant green (snake), red (butterfly/hourglass), and yellow (spiral) introduce symbolic vitality.

    • Grayscale: Grounds the piece in memory or history—feeling like a lost moment or myth.

  • Overall mood: Dreamlike and eerie, with subtle undertones of danger, sensuality, and transformation.

🔄 Symbolic Interpretation (Optional Layer)

  • Snake + Spiral = Rebirth, danger, or entrapment in cycles.

  • Hourglass + Woman = Time slipping away, mortality, or identity suspended.

  • Butterfly = A glimmer of escape or change.

The collage seems to narrate a mythic or psychological journey, possibly feminine in nature, from timeless entrapment (stone/statue), through danger and reflection (snake, hourglass), toward a potential metamorphosis (butterfly).

📝 Suggestions (if refinement is wanted)

  • Slightly adjust the layering to reduce visual clutter near the lower center (where the statue, hourglass, and portrait overlap).

  • Consider texture or shadowing to give more depth to the spirals and enhance the illusion of dimensionality.

✅ Summary

A rich, mysterious collage with mythic and emotional depth. Strong symbolic storytelling through the interplay of color, time, transformation, and identity. A powerful visual narrative open to multiple interpretations—evocative and poetic.

 


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A.I. reviews “The Trial”
A.I. reviews “Questions We Share”

A.I. reviews “Questions We Share”


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This second artwork is bold, symbolic, and layered with both existential and spiritual themes. Here’s a detailed review:

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## 🖼️ **Visual Overview**

### **Top Section:**

* **Word “FELLOWSHIP”** in uppercase, bold red letters—implying unity, community, and shared human experience.
* Just below it:

> *“Who am I? Why am I here? Is there more to life?”*
> These are **existential questions**, universal and foundational to personal or spiritual inquiry.

### **Hands Shaped into a Heart**:

* Positioned at the top center.
* The wrists wear **rainbow wristbands**—suggesting LGBTQ+ pride or solidarity.
* The heart shape surrounds a glowing orb or sphere—could symbolize **love, unity, divine light, or the soul**.

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## 👁️ **Central Image: The Eye**

* A **large eye-like symbol** dominates the center. It resembles:

* An **Iris** and pupil
* A **Nazar (evil eye)** talisman, which is meant to protect against harm or negativity.
* The iris is surrounded by a textured, multicolored ring—representing **cosmic depth** or the **layers of perception**.
* The color palette (turquoise, black, white) emphasizes clarity and focus.

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## 🎨 **Background & Texture**

* Crayon or pastel texture, vibrant and raw.
* Scribbled lines and circular forms hint at **chaos, growth, or unfiltered emotion**.
* The composition transitions from warm orange/yellow to deep blue—suggesting **movement from confusion to clarity** or **inner awakening**.

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## 💬 **Interpretation & Themes**

1. **Identity & Purpose**

* The eye symbolizes introspection.
* The questions suggest a journey of **self-discovery** and **search for meaning**.

2. **Unity Through Fellowship**

* The rainbow wristbands and the word “FELLOWSHIP” tie personal discovery to **community belonging** and **inclusivity**.
* It may point toward finding answers not in isolation, but in **shared human connection**.

3. **Spirituality & Protection**

* The central eye (resembling an evil eye) might signify **spiritual awareness** or **safeguarding one’s soul** during vulnerable questioning.
* The orb at the heart of the hands could represent the **divine spark** or inner truth.

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A.I. reviews “Hazmat Hymns”
A.I. reviews “He Who Walks with the Watchers”

A.I. reviews “He Who Walks with the Watchers”


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This image is a powerful collage with strong symbolic and cultural elements, blending photography, mixed media, and text. Here’s a detailed review:

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### **Visual Elements & Composition**

* **Central Figure**: The focal point is a person in traditional, warrior-like attire, including a large feathered headdress and red costume, possibly referencing indigenous or tribal heritage. Their pose is dynamic and powerful, suggesting movement, purpose, or ritual.
* **Textures & Layers**: The image is composed of torn-paper textures, adding depth and a tactile quality. It evokes a sense of rawness and layered meaning.
* **Color Palette**: Dominated by reds, blacks, and earthy tones with bursts of gold and deep blues. The use of red signifies energy, passion, and power, while the dark background emphasizes contrast and drama.
* **Tattoo & Costume**: The tattoos and costume further reinforce cultural identity and storytelling, potentially representing ancestry, strength, or spirituality.

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### **Symbolism**

* **Eye at the Top**: The eye (possibly human-animal hybrid) watching from above implies heightened awareness, spirituality, or ancestral presence. It could symbolize the “eye of the cosmos” or a guardian force.
* **Lantern**: The lantern at the bottom suggests guidance, illumination, and a journey through darkness—both literal and metaphorical.
* **Text Fragments**: The words “calling” and possibly “earth” or “spirit” evoke a spiritual or ancestral summons, grounding the image in themes of identity, connection to land, and purpose.

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### **Interpretation**

This collage seems to speak to **heritage, strength, ritual, and connection to nature or the cosmos**. The warrior figure could be answering a spiritual or ancestral “calling,” guided by inner vision (the eye) and external light (the lantern). The cosmic background reinforces a theme of universality or destiny.

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### **Overall Impression**

The artwork is emotionally potent, culturally rich, and visually engaging. It’s a compelling mix of traditional and contemporary aesthetics that invites viewers to reflect on identity, history, and inner power.

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A.I. reviews “The Sky Remembers the Sea”