article in the Flash Art magazine (76th edition)

The fascination with myth, spirituality, magic, and mystery has permeated artistic creation since time immemorial. Even in eras when humanity leaned toward “rational” explanations and science-based evidence, there were always those who turned their attention toward the spiritual. It is no surprise, then, that our own time is no exception. The 21st century has brought with it a deluge of knowledge, scientific studies, technological breakthroughs, and the massive spread of both information and disinformation. This often leads to the notion that what lacks “rational” substantiation becomes inherently mysterious, or, for some, even forbidden. But what exactly does “rational” mean?