What is Vedic Art?
Curt Källman,
fine artist.
1938 -2010
Photo: https://www.vedicart.com/
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Vedic Art was developed by the Swedish artist Curt Källman after receiving the 17 principles for art and life, from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (founder of Transcendental Meditation) . Curt created a method that combines academic painting with the Vedic philosophy.
The ancient Veda teachings explain that any knowledge needed to create is already present in ourselves: it is part of our human nature. The way to remember this hidden knowledge and to activate the natural skills that are present inside ourselves passes through 17 phases, which you are taken through from the very beginning. Vedic Art is for everybody. It isn't important whether you followed an artistic education or have no painting experience at all. “Vedic Art does not teach how to paint. Vedic Art is a way to remember how to paint and how art can be created. From the very start, when we hear about the seventeen Vedic Principles of Art, we begin to remember the whole story of life, from where we come, and where we are going. ~ Vedic Art founder, Curt Källman~ |
What happens on a course?
Courses take place in a very congenial atmosphere and in a natural setting.
The 17 principles are practical tools to open our creativity. They are all different aspects of the creative totality.
They talk about our natural human life and creativity, they look familiar, we recognize them from life or if we painted before.
Every day, we come together for one or more short times, depending which course you follow, where the teacher presents the principles one by one.
Then, you are free to paint.
Freedom is the key to the experience: Vedic Art is interested in awakening you to take responsibility for your own process.
Your teacher is present for consultation and support, but does not interfere in your personal space during your painting. It's a peaceful time.
There is no comparison, no judging, no comment: it is about your own personal journey.
As the course progresses, discovery tends to deepen, and realization may awaken and arise in you in a very natural way.
Courses take place in a very congenial atmosphere and in a natural setting.
The 17 principles are practical tools to open our creativity. They are all different aspects of the creative totality.
They talk about our natural human life and creativity, they look familiar, we recognize them from life or if we painted before.
Every day, we come together for one or more short times, depending which course you follow, where the teacher presents the principles one by one.
Then, you are free to paint.
Freedom is the key to the experience: Vedic Art is interested in awakening you to take responsibility for your own process.
Your teacher is present for consultation and support, but does not interfere in your personal space during your painting. It's a peaceful time.
There is no comparison, no judging, no comment: it is about your own personal journey.
As the course progresses, discovery tends to deepen, and realization may awaken and arise in you in a very natural way.
Who is Maryse?
Maryse Alen is a Belgian artist who has taught Vedic Art since 2012. She now lives in Spain (Frigiliana) and gives courses there and in Belgium. Her enthusiasm and commitment to teaching people who wish to begin their own journey with Vedic Art are strong and gentle, informed and genuine.
More About Maryse.
Maryse Alen is a Belgian artist who has taught Vedic Art since 2012. She now lives in Spain (Frigiliana) and gives courses there and in Belgium. Her enthusiasm and commitment to teaching people who wish to begin their own journey with Vedic Art are strong and gentle, informed and genuine.
More About Maryse.
"The seventeen Vedic Principles of Art can be used as a navigation map on our journey along the river of the history of art. We start from a point of silence and one day we reach the ocean of boundless dynamic creativity inside ourselves.To study Vedic Art is to study one’s personal self in a relationship with the great cosmic self. Our inner driving force sets us in motion and guides us step by step into seeing how nature works. We begin to remember how to express ourselves from within, and we dive deeper into the creative process. This leads into expansion on all levels, both in art and in our lives. In Vedic Art it is not necessary to teach anyone how to paint--instead it is the way to remember how it happens.”
Curt Källman
