The Hanged Man

Something I needed to hear tonight too Martin – and I’m feeling a bit like that man too! Powerful work.

Fantastic flyboy , well done.

perfect

Couldn’t have put it better myself Martin :P

yes he also said religon was invented to keep man away from god, we need to find the god of our souls and not the god of confusion taught, with good intent? by,people as lost as we are,and if they have long colred robes on, run like hell amen nice art here with the story of us all, hung out ,to?

Wonderful creation again Martin-not always easy most people try avoid impossible situations at all cost-great reminder that you cannot grow unless you surrender and find the way out…..

Whoa!! Free fall in space…well done!!!

wow!! martin !!! this is a fabulous image!

Awesome image…

another amazing image Martin – had to come back to it – that feeling of not being in control – just can’t do that :) It’s not that i am a control freak, far from it but i get scared to just let go sometimes – one question, what is the significance of the purple? (Sorry for the ignorance) Great, thought provoking image again Martin :)

Wow, pretty powerful alright!

Wow powerful work. Great collage.

Your art work is always so spiritual and meaningful, beautiful collage of thoughts and feelings !

Great art and wonderful thoughts.

What a very strong effect in grey and indigo.
And what a great messafge. Congrats.

Le Pendu!
This is a powerful and profound statement on the machinations of the subconscious mind. Choices and challenges are set before us every day of our lives. Perhaps it’s time to put fear and apprehension behind us and sieze the moment!!! Fabulous image!

very strong image flyboy
have examined this closely and know that this is very complex/not sure about religion anymore/but know that each day must be purposeful and that fortunately with age we do have control over our lives to a certain extent.

this is brilliant/jung is brilliant

yesterday i looked at it and thought about it. today i look at it and still think about it. one thing seems clear, the image is about some situation we have to face, if we wanted to live a truer life. love work of this level.

I am so very happy with all the thoughtfull comments, coming from all of you. I have no fast and large production and it takes weeks for a concept to develop. Last months I dive rather deep into the good old soul to try and tell things that are significant to me. That is why it is so great to see that all of you take time to think about it and notice things. Many, many thanks.

your art and thougths are no cream puffs, you make us come along with you and look at our selfs and say, am i missing, not going on my inward adventure with flyboy,and we join you, in our own,openning of place we, did not want or dare to go, keep up the art at any pace,as long as it suits you and feeds your spirit pax

Wow…what a journey this creates! Thanks for the trip….and the wisdom of Jung!

interesting image, Flyboy, and very personal to your life I’m sure. The background is intriguing, as is the fact that the person is hanged upside down, like John the Baptist? The limited color adds to the intrigue, lovely!!!

Great composition. Love this one. Very strong work.

I have always found Jung fascinating. As a Christian, I find this image disturbing, but I think I see what you are saying. Sorry to disagree with Hugo (no offence intended Hugo) but John the Baptist was beheaded … Peter was crucified upside down at his own request , because he didn’t feel worthy to share the same execution as Christ.

thank flyking for your comments hope all is aer rin not tie cal for yah, and you are coming down from the cross off and on to eat?

This is a master piece my friend! Bravo!

Very thought-provoking and powerful work, Martin, and such wise words you quote from Jung.

The destruction of self or situation brings life to humanity. Sacrifice, empathy, and “letting go” gives perspective and makes life scared. Momentary loss for the greater gain… of self, society, and spirit.

Thanks, all of you for your generous comments! Love it.

Le Pendu in the Tarot! I think we always need a challenge in our lives . Something to stretch us, to reach for. Great stuff!

your mind speaks volumes martin – well done!

Is that why I have such impossible dreams! A thought provoking image, Martin.

INVERSION OF TRUTH OR FACTS, SEEM IS IT IS THE THING THAT TURNS YOU ON….UPSIDE DOWN IS YOUR THING HERE…

ok, good one.

that must be peter? as i understand he went that way home? hope all is well there here winter and spring are fighting-today spring is trying harder then winter ? i think?- i have been busy againa t art—if i am alive and half well- i will do art til i am dead-a week? if possible—i am mending hooray-but slowly- heck i,m old so it takes longer- i miss you on tis redb andseeing your new art too martin—i have lost your e-mail adress so e-mail me so i can hqave it again your art is on my wall guy!! love it and so does every visitor too-the blue gets them bang! my life goes on- alone- i have ended past entanglements-code!-and am happy to be with no-unneeded stresses i am having fun making art most of the day- and wrting letters to pals-as soon as the weather gets better i will adventure out again—but for now – i need paint-canvas and time – well take care of martin ok pax and love walt

Your “Hanged Man” depicts the real moment of crisis and rooting our head again into the Earth… Impressive the use of the B&W with a teint of purple…it has meaning for me. Spirituality is not there as a goal, it is the Torment and the Extasis of our development. And for many mystics is known that moment of strange “mental crucifixion” is the “Dark Night of The Soul”. A time for silence and reflection. Of seeing the world, upside down….starting with our own thinking mind.
I have the pleasure of invite you and your work to participate in our dear project for the Archetypical Journet of Tarot.
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Rosa

I love that Jung quote. So much understanding about our personal trials in that quote and in your wonderful depiction of the hanged man!

Because…mmmmm it may be a moment to encourage to post such good and interesting Tarot art like this one….and read again wonderful comments like this….well….this works is deserving it!
Rosa

Thanks for your kind words and the feature. Really appreciate it!