Exotica Collage

The definition of EXOTICA is as follows. Things excitingly different or unusual; especially: literary or artistic items having an exotic theme or nature. Objects considered strange or interesting because they are out of the ordinary, especially because they originated in a distant foreign country. This encaustic mixed media piece (Digital Photography, Acrylic, Enamel, Encaustic, Floral) measures 12" x 36" and mixes science and spirituality. The words and intention of "LOVE" and the Ho'oponopono Mantra were used while burning in and melting the wax to embed the positive intentions into the artwork. Hoʻoponopono (ho-o-pono-pono) is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. Similar forgiveness practices were performed on islands throughout the South Pacific, including Samoa, Tahiti and New Zealand. Ho'oponopono is a tool for atonement, for correcting errors, erasing the effects of past actions and memories that cause havoc and grief in our lives, the lives of others and on Mother Nature as a whole. If you truly want to help others use the Ho'oponopono mantra "I am sorry, please forgive me, I love you and I thank you", and other cleaning practices, breathing exercises and meditations to eliminate what is in you that is causing the adverse condition to manifest in the other person's life. Allow the energy of the artwork to help clear your space with it's positive vibration.