The Flute Player
I have chosen to use the words of: Hazrat Inayat Khan
To a person who sees only the surface of life, symbols mean nothing. The secret of symbols is revealed to souls who can see through life, whose glance penetrates through objects. Verily, the things of the world disclose themselves to the Seer and in this uncovering beauty is hidden. There is a great joy in understanding, especially in understanding things which mean nothing to most people. It requires intuition to read symbols, even something deeper than intuition, namely insight. To the one to whom symbols speak of their nature and of their secret, each symbol is in itself a living manuscript. Symbology is the best means of learning the mysteries of life, and also one of the best ways of passing on ideas which will continue to live after the teacher has passed away. It is speaking without speaking; it is writing without writing. The symbol may be said to be an ocean in a drop.
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blamo
Icelandic /norse kinda feel to me in this one …............a sense of travel
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you B for your wonderful comment! It’s great that we all see different things! You traveller, I wonder where this could take you?Sx
Dawnsky2
what a true melody, swirling energies, it’s the music of the universe, with many faces in the audiance,,i can see hands, a dolphin, waves,, it’s beautiful Sophie :) x
Sophie Shapiro replied
Laura thank you for your wonderful comment! Symbols are very important as Hazrat Inayat Khan describes and pertain to our life, if we let them and understand them!Sx
Joe Valcourt/M...
a vibrant and powerful work. a most stunning image of what music would “look” like. the way you bend color and light is remarkable. a masterpiece and a fav. Joe
Sophie Shapiro replied
Joe thank you for your wonderful words and inspiration. I really am very touched by your comment! Thank you my dear friend!Sx
mhkantor
i search but find no flautist only a cajun fiddler serenading the many faces of the bayou and the louisiana wind that carries their song.
Sophie Shapiro replied
What an inspiration you are M! Music is the theme here on that we agree and that’s good enough for me! Hazrat Inayat Khan words say it all:Symbology is the best means of learning the mysteries of life, and also one of the best ways of passing on ideas which will continue to live after the teacher has passed away. It is speaking without speaking; it is writing without writing. The symbol may be said to be an ocean in a drop.Sx
LindaR
rich colors and sweeping movement ~ feeling feathers here Sophie ~ your writing is striking home for me ~ much of what I see is on a deeper level and to have your words compliment this art is just perfect xx
Sophie Shapiro replied
Linda thank you for your wonderful comment and the sentiments behind it! I really appreciate it!Sx
pryere
Wonderful…..I see many things and faces here, a beautiful eye centre right, a lady wearing a hat to the left.
Sophie Shapiro replied
John I’m really happy that so many aspects of this painting have revealed themselves to you! As Hazrat Inayat Khan suggests Symbology is the best means of learning the mysteries of life, and also one of the best ways of passing on ideas which will continue to live after the teacher has passed away. It is speaking without speaking; it is writing without writing. The symbol may be said to be an ocean in a drop.Sx
RMonroe
This is beautiful and I a magical spirit playing beautiful music on his flute. Lovely
Sophie Shapiro replied
Robin thank you for your wonderful comment! I really appreciate it!Sx
coppertrees
I do see a person and the bottom of the sea and is one-one is all that is. The flow of the all,your art work is so very inspiring Sophie.Bravo
Sophie Shapiro replied
J thank you for these wonderful words and sentiment! I’m so glad you like it!Sx
liesbeth
at first sight this gives ‘just’ a good feeling…the colours fit perfectly together. The flute is there also but when i look closer i also see the hand that holds the flute..i do see a dolphin, wether it is the same that Laura noticed isn’t important, these images give so much to see. Love the energy this one sends out to me.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Liesbeth for your wonderful comment! I hope the love and energy that you feel can help us all in our creative endevours!Sx
butchart
the flute player bears a mighty sword of truth and light…...... with his music he can help keep the darkness at bay…..... he summons great energy and life force….......... and becomes stronger in the calling…..............wonderful sophie…. so inspiring….......................b
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you B for your wonderful comment! I really appreciate it!Sx
John Fish
very beautiful piece full of excitement, interest and texture
Lior Goldenberg
A beautiful work!
Tara Filliater
i love the texture and colorsss
jomash
Very dynamic Sophie, wonderful contrast of colours.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Lovely to hear from you! Lovely! I think this is the best gift I could have ever received Joanne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you and I hope you are well? Thinking of you!Sx
Kathie Nichols
Beautiful artwork Sophie, it really does have a melodious feel to it, very relaxing to view!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you for your wonderful words Kathie! I’m glad you can hear the music, but to be honest that doesn’t surprise me! I hope you like the tune!Sx
Gary Grant
“The Buddha” may not agree, but I do. As always gifted, on all levels, of viewing and, feeling…...... gg
Sophie Shapiro replied
Gary thank you for these wonderful words! I am very touched by them!S
Deborah Milligan
your work is always so evocative sophie, and the text you have chosen could be written for all your work. a beautifully layered rhythmic piece.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Your words Deb always inspire me! Thank you for your wonderful comment I really appreciate it!Sx
Paul Stephen ...
Floating souls / angels in a japanse landscape seeking light and truth no longer bound to their human plane of existence. The feel of a Haiku poem. Nice work
Sophie Shapiro
Oh! your description is wonderful Paul! *Haiku Poem! Wonderful, can you suggest one and I will look it up? Thank you so very much!Sx
Maureen Bloesch
it appears to be an underwater scene…I see a barracuda and several eels with parts of a sunken ship. Beautiful colors :>))
Sophie Shapiro replied
Maureen you really have a fantastic imagination! Thank you for sharing your wonderful comment!Sx
Sorina Williams
beautiful painting, Sophie!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Sorina thank you for your wonderful comment! I hope you’re well? Thinking of you!Sx
Glenn Tuazon
thinking of the connection… I play the trumpet and piano… hence when I saw the flute player title.. it perked my interest. Thankyou for the comments of Khan… as thoughts on a particular path can continue thru others… and indeed many things can be in just one drop. When you paint.. is there an idea that comes to mind of what you want to create. What is your connectino to the flute player? Flute is feminine… trumpet.. male… flute is also whisical.. free floating.. light and airy… a trumpet can have its moments too. The projection of sound can carry witht he waves of color. Well done ;)
Sophie Shapiro replied
Your words are full of inspiration Lambchops! As far as I know of all the musical instruments, the trumpet is the most portentous. A traditional symbol of significant events, momentous news or violent action. In art, the trumpet is the attribute of Fame personified, and of the seven angels of the Last Judgement. The Romans popularized the shock effect of blowing trumpets before cavalry charges, as well as at important rituals and state ceremonies. Going back to your question of whether I paint with an idea in mind? No, I meditate and just paint with Spirit and when I finish the painting reveals their meaning. It has taken me a long time to read them, but I have been very fortunate in that my sister and healer could read them long before I could. I am now attuned to them and Spirit make it quite clear. I just follow and share what I do, so that everyone can see them. It was so clear to me that this should be called The Flute Player and from reading your account you agree with me! Thank you for sharing the above with me! I really appreciate your feedback!Sx
Sarai
Thought I had already commented on this work. Can’t believe I didn’t since it was actually the first picture I saw of your work. You are an awesome artist.
S
Sophie Shapiro replied
Sarai! Lovely to see you! I hope you had a good holiday? Thank you for your wonderful comment! But you must remember that I do these paintings with the help of my Spirit Guides so it’s a collaborations! It’s good to see you! Hope you’re well! Thinking of you!Sx