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Archeofuturism with Daniel Mirante

Chapel of Sacred Mirrors

46 Deer Hill Rd New York

41.582049925767315 -73.93941524349223

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Embark on a visionary art journey with the fine artist Daniel Mirante, whose exploration of shamanistic and transpersonal states of consciousness has deeply influenced his art practice. As a teacher and student of the old masters’ methods and materials of painting, Mirante has been driven to express the metaphysical in his work as part of a revival of shamanistic practice through the creative arts. A founding faculty member of the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art and past assistant to Ernst Fuchs, Daniel Mirante has over 10 years in sacred and fine art education and has instructed nearly 1000 artists who have gone on to practice professionally as painters and instructors themselves. Explore the traditional natural mediums of oil, tempera grassa and natural pigments in this painting workshop. Gain deeper insight into the threads that connect contemporary visionary art to ancient sacred art, via a line of knowledge transmission of the craft of paint mediums and methods. Understand how to work with oils using the most natural materials and organic recipes, and develop an intimate relationship with your mediums of expression as well as the mysterious wellsprings of spirit that compels visionary art. WHAT TO EXPECT: Over the course of a week in an atmosphere of fun and friendliness, we will explore numerous techniques in ink, oil and egg tempera drawn from the symbolists, surrealists, Renaissance, and contemporary visionary art movement. The aim is to furnish the participant with a deeply empowering understanding of the craft of painting - involving: Materials and behaviors and compatibilities of various formulations of natural, earth-based mediums and pigments Stratigraphy (layers) and phase space (choices) of the stages of constructing a painting Enjoying an atmosphere focused on the visual language of symbolism and mystery Daniel refers to this ‘deep time’ approach as 'Archeofuturism' - Renaissance traditionalism combined with contemporary approaches. We will engage in guided creative practices leading up to a personal artwork in old masters techniques with natural pigments. Stories and readings from ancient philosophies and mystery cults will guide and embellish our exploration of visual symbolic languages. Immersive Storytelling and Worldbuilding: Daniel is a storyteller and emphasizes the role of myth-making as a method to develop an anagogic or numinous experience of the world. He will explain his own process in detail to world-building, imaginal landscapes and allegory. Our class time will be a balance of ‘techne’ and ‘psyche’ - the outer and inner means, the two wings on which we fly. Learn fundamental principles of painting in oil and tempera grassa following the methods of Leonardo, Gustave Moreau, Ernst Fuchs and other past luminaries Learn to make the recipes of custom paint and mediums based on traditional renaissance principles and natural ingredients Create an underpainting via the delicate method of optical grisaille – sculpting with light Glaze transparent colors in oil Bringing forth a world of imagination via narrative, world-building and symbolic languages Traditional principles of harmonic composition Scale and depth considerations Decalcomania and other techniques of abstract textures Balance between control and spontaneity, meditation and energetic expression YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Mirante A deep explorer of art and transpersonal states, Daniel Mirante's expertise spans archaic shamanistic and traditional approaches, fusing ancient symbolism with contemporary zeitgeist and emerging technology. He specializes in old masters' techniques, including Tempera grassa, soffio, and mischtechnik, whilst keeping an experimental and exploratory outlook. Areas of Focus: Old masters technique with modern variables. Art education emphasizing the holistic 'development of the artist.' Public speaking and conferences on the intersection of art, history, and technology. Academic contributions to University art courses. Studies and Contributions: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Director of www.Visionary.Art 'Era of Visions' Education and Library Outreach. Founding faculty member and regular instructor at The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art, Austria. Traditional Fire Keeper, Pico do Beija Flor, Florianopolis, Brazil, 2019. Assistant to Ernst Fuchs in Wien, Austria, 2012. LARA (London Atelier of Representational Art) - Life drawing, sight-size, cast drawing, 2016. Apprentice to Brigid Marlin, studying Mischtechnik, 2009. Diploma in Global Energy/Sustainability Systems, Middlesex University, 2004. BA (Hons) Fine Art, Manchester School of Art, Metropolitan University, 1998-2001. www.danielmirante.com | @daniel.mirante Portrait by Clemens Maria Fuchs TESTIMONIALS From the first day Daniel was professional, friendly, warm and welcoming. Daniel knows what it means to lead by example which is part of what I believe makes him such an excellent teacher and human being. Daniel truly embodies what it means to live an authentic and creative life. This is clearly reflected in his gentle, loving, funny and kind demeanor. In addition to being an all around great guy, Daniel is an incredibly talented artist. An artist who possesses a vast knowledge and understanding of his craft. Daniel has a tremendous amount of patience and love for each of his students. I always felt Daniel shared his wisdom freely without holding back or keeping painting secrets just for himself. I felt that Daniel honestly wants each of his students to become the best artist they are capable of becoming. Daniel is an extremely hard worker, to say the least. Daniel worked longer days then he should have, everyday. Daniel was the life force that carried our class through this intensive process. Incredibly, each student left the course with an absolutely incredible and meaningful piece of art. I can say with full confidence you will leave Daniels workshop a better artist and likely a better human being. Bon’ Voyage! — Naomi I had the honor of attending the retreat with Daniel Mirante, it was an incredible artistic, relational and spiritual experience. I experienced a profound immersion in the traditional principles of the knowledge that comes to us from our predecessors, an alchemical journey from tradition to the new vision, the visionary one. Daniel has been able to guide me with a lot of respect and delicacy in my artistic exploration. What I appreciated most about his guide was the love, passion and humility he puts into artistic practice, into his work. thanks to the sharing of his artistic career, his history and his being, he helped me to better understand how to be a conscious artist, motivating me to grow in this. It was a pleasure to receive his teachings and his profound and wide knowledge in the symbolic / artistic / technical field. and thanks to his incredible vision! so much to learn. This experience has marked an important point in my spiritual artistic journey, thanks Daniel Mirante! —Dyumna Mercoi The workshop was amazing. It felt like stepping back in time, learning the ways of the old masters, including learning how to make our own paint. I came away feeling inspired and confident and excited to apply the new techniques I had learned. —Malindi Lovegrove CoSM WORKSHOP SETTING: Class sessions will take place in the beautiful, newly renovated MAGI Art Lab. The Grey House, CoSM's Visionary Victorian guest house, provides accommodations for all participants. Residing onsite together is a part of this immersively creative week, providing maximum benefit & enrichment. Accommodations in Grey House are offered in a variety of economies, in addition to the workshop fee. A $250 commuters fee applies to participants staying offsite. WORKSHOP AMENITIES Available for the duration of the 5 day workshop: Three healthy meals daily provided by CoSM chefs. Coffee, tea and snacks available between meals throughout the week. Access to Grey House common spaces — The Library, The Parlor, The Dining Hall & Gallery Spaces on all three floors. Yoga mats for self guided practice Accommodations include private rooms and shared dorm rooms—femme only or co-ed options. The Wisdom Trail offers a contemplative walk through the CoSM woods, including a labyrinth, outdoor sculptural installations by visionary artists Tuition also includes Day Admission to CoSM: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 6pm: Access to Facilities, grounds and self-touring Entheon Students are welcome to experience Entheon and Grey House Galleries, including both CoSM Shop & Entheon Shop. Beverages and light fare will be available in the Mushroom Cafe MATERIALS: ESSENTIAL TO BRING: Very fine liner brushes, small and medium filbert brushes Four small glass jars with lids (for mediums and paint concoctions) Disposable Paper Palettes HB pencil, ruler, eraser. Some vine charcoal sticks A collection of reference materials from nature or printed photographs of particular people if there is a strong desire to include something or someone specific in one’s work 60ml or 2oz (approx, minimum) bottle of cold-pressed linseed oil 60ml or 2oz (approx, minimum) bottle of odorless mineral spirit or gum turpentine A dedicated A4 or 8.5” x 11” notebook/sketchbook or folder to make notes and keep handouts. 2 canvas or gesso panels - minimum size 11.7 x 16.5 inches (29.7 cm x 42 cm) and no greater than 16.5 x 23.4 inches (42 x 59.4 cm) SUGGESTED TO BRING: If you are an oil painter or practicing artist, then bring your paints and tools. If you do not have oil paints, but feel committed to learning oils after the workshop, and want experience of handling your own materials, then this base palette is extremely useful: Underpainting/earth pigments Titanium white (with no zinc additive) Mars black Raw umber Raw sienna Burnt sienna Split primary color palette (this small set of paints is suitable for mixing any hue of color for glazing with): Ultramarine blue (red shade) Phthalocyanine turquoise/teal Lemon yellow or Aureolin Gamboge yellow or Indian Yellow (orange shade) Quinacridone magenta Naphthol or pyrrole red Recommended paint brands - Rublev, Old Holland, Williamsburg, Michael Harding. Other less expensive paint brands that are still excellent - Gamblin, Windsor & Newton. It is also potentially useful to bring small panels or canvas for experiments along the way. PROVIDED: Dry pigments. Specialist resins and ingredients. Exercise handouts and digital files. Workspace: Easel, worktable, chair & clip lamp SCHEDULE: All times are listed in EDT Saturday, June 8th 2pm-5pm: Guests arrive by 5pm and check-in to their rooms. 6pm: Dinner & Orientation are part of the workshop for all participants. 7:30pm: Work Session in the Art Lab Sunday, June 9th through Friday, June 14th 8am - 10am: Self-serve breakfast in the Dining Hall 10am: Work Session in the Library 1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall 3pm: Work Session in the Art Lab (classroom). 6pm: Dinner in the Dining Hall 7:30pm: Work Session in the Art Lab Saturday, June 15th 8am - 10am: Self-serve Breakfast in the Dining Hall 10am: Work Session in the Art Lab 1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall 2pm: End of Workshop CoSM and Entheon are open weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm - 6pm when CoSM Grounds close. Tuition includes day passes during open hours to CoSM facilities and grounds for the duration of the workshop. TUITION: Tuition for the 8-day Archeofuturism workshop includes meals - $1,400.00. Accommodations are additional. Payment plans available, funds due one month before the workshop. For further information, contact workshop@cosm.org. ACCOMMODATIONS: There are ten guest rooms available in Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest facility. Onsite accommodations for the seven-night stay are a part of the course experience and range from $850.50 for a dorm bed to $1,732.50 for a private King room with a private bathroom, with a few options in between. Pricing reflects the 10% discount for workshop accommodations. Private rooms with private or shared bathrooms, Queen or King beds Shared dorm style rooms with single or queen beds — femme only and coed dorm options available. The guest house features works of art by the Grey's and accomplished artists of the international Visionary Art community. For questions about tuition or accommodation fees, payment plans, travel, retreat amenities, materials etc., Contact Genevieve Wood, Workshop Coordinator: workshop@cosm.org.

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