Animsim
Acrylic on Canvas
116 x 65cm
AR Reactive - 'Artivive App'
2023
The Animistic ideology of giving life to inanimate objects involves a belief in the inherent vitalality and agency of these seeminly lifeless forms. Animists often engage in rituals, ceremonies or practices that are aimed at honouring the communing with the spirits believed to inhabit these objects.
This spiritual animation can manifest in diverse ways, such as attributing emotions, intentions, or even consciousness to elements like rocks , mountains and ancestral artifacts. By acknowledging the lifge force within inanimate objects, animism fosters a holistic worldview that respects the sacredness of all things, promoting a harmonious co-existance between humnans and their surroundings.
