Ever since beginning my research on Peladan’s life and work, I had always envisioned an art collection inspired by his esoteric-aesthetic theory. Organising my time has been challenging, since I continue to create exclusive collections for ICON Gallery, while also teaching and working on various art commissions. I had already created a series of draft illustrations towards this project, but the plan was always to come up with a full-scale exhibition.
A series of serendipitous communications brought me one step closer to this goal with my “Saving the Lives of Angels” collection: a series of twelve oil paintings that illustrate Peladan’s alternate narrative of the creation of mankind, the angelic fall from grace, and his intriguing vision of the salvation of both men and angels through art and human effort.
This collection is my visual narration of the Fall legend as told by Peladan. In the talks accompanying this exhibit I will be unfurling his complex worldview and the parts of his work that inspired this collection. See below the gallery for the exhibit and lecture schedule.
Click this link for the pdf of the full exhibition catalogue, including a lengthy article on the context and concept:
Exhibit and lecture schedule for September 2016
7:30 pm, Tuesday 6th September 2016.
Advance Viewing and artist lecture
Treadwell’s Bookshop, 33 Store Street, London
Click to read description and buy a ticket
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6 pm, Wednesday 7th September 2016
Lecture: A World of Mages and Fairies: Peladan’s Initiation for the Masses
Watkins’ Bookshop, 9-21 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ
Click for description and info
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Thursday 8th September 2016
Closed lecture at Wellingborough School to sixth-form art students on pursuing an art career.
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9-10 September 2016
This collection was designed for exhibition at the Trans-States Conference, University of Northampton, where I will also be presenting a conference paper: Saving the Lives of Angels: Josephin Peladan’s Vision for Redemption through Art [/su_box]
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7:30 pm, Tuesday 6th September 2016.
Advance Viewing and artist lecture:
Treadwell’s Bookshop, 33 Store Street, London
Click to read description and buy a ticket
* * *
6 pm, Wednesday 7th September 2016
Lecture: A World of Mages and Fairies: Peladan’s Initiation for the Masses
Watkins’ Bookshop, 9-21 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ
Click for description and info
* * *
Thursday 8th September 2016
Closed lecture at Wellingborough School to sixth-form art students on pursuing an art career.
* * *
9-10 September 2016
This collection was designed for exhibition at the Trans-States Conference, University of Northampton, where I will also be presenting a conference paper:
Saving the Lives of Angels: Josephin Peladan’s Vision for Redemption through Art
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Painting and purchasing information:
Original paintings:
Materials: Oil on canvas board on handpainted canvas board mount. Archival materials used throughout.
Image size: 30 x 40 cm.
Mounted dimensions: 40 x 50 cm.
Prints: The images are also available in a limited series of 21 numbered, signed prints (until all are spoken for). These will be near actual size (close to A3), on high quality photographic paper. Prints are accompanied by a signed copy of the exhibition catalogue.
Exhibition Catalogue: A 48 page full colour booklet with detailed explanations of each image, and a feature-length article about Peladan and the ideas that inspired this series. Complimentary catalogues are offered with each purchase, but they may also be purchased independently.
How to reserve/purchase: To reserve a painting or a print before the exhibition a minimum of a 33% deposit of the total price is required, with the balance to be settled after September 15th, either in pre-arranged installments or by individual agreement. All orders paid in full will be dispatched after September 15th 2016. Layaway and installment plans are possible.
To reserve or purchase a painting, print, or catalogue, or for further information, please contact me at sashachaitow@gmail.com.
