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Jind艡i拧ka Jab暖rkov谩 & Julie Da艌helov谩: Rise From The Breath
A fundamental interest of alchemy, otherwise a complex 鈥減roto-science鈥�, is the work on the Opus Magnum. The idiomatic term from Latin describes the great work 鈥� that is, the creation of the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone. The Stone is a mythical substance capable of transforming base metals into gold, but also the mankind鈥檚 coveted elixir of youth, bringing healing and immortality. For obvious reasons, it has been a central symbol of alchemical terminology for many centuries, and because of its unattainability it has become a symbol of perfection, enlightenment and harmony, as well as a fabled magical object from fairy tales. It is a mystical metaphor for spiritual transformation and a frequent parable in all branches of art. The Opus Magnum, the successful production of the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone, is said to require personal sacrifice. This may be the easiest and most precious thing we have 鈥� our breath. The description of its production can be linked to the chemical changes of substances during known reactions, including the transformation of their colours. According to the original philosophy, it has four stages:
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A fundamental interest of alchemy, otherwise a complex 鈥減roto-science鈥�, is the work on the Opus Magnum. The idiomatic term from Latin describes the great work 鈥� that is, the creation of the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone. The Stone is a mythical substance capable of transforming base metals into gold, but also the mankind鈥檚 coveted elixir of youth, bringing healing and immortality. For obvious reasons, it has been a central symbol of alchemical terminology for many centuries, and because of its unattainability it has become a symbol of perfection, enlightenment and harmony, as well as a fabled magical object from fairy tales. It is a mystical metaphor for spiritual transformation and a frequent parable in all branches of art. The Opus Magnum, the successful production of the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone, is said to require personal sacrifice. This may be the easiest and most precious thing we have 鈥� our breath. The description of its production can be linked to the chemical changes of substances during known reactions, including the transformation of their colours. According to the original philosophy, it has four stages:
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