Theosophy and the Society in the Public Eye

Joma Sipe

Following the previous series of panels, I started with Christ Energy and Light. In this note of mine for the readers of Theosophy Forward I will share the fourth artwork that I have completed this year. This panel is called SANGUINIS VAS CORDIS CHRISTUS (Vaso Sanguíneo do Coração de Cristo l Blood Vessel of the Heart of Christ). It is  a very large design, just like the first and second ones, measuring approx. 100x70cm, visible size and a golden frame with 120x90cm size, all done with gold-based ink pens and crystals. It was inspired by a Vision of a Blood Vessel of the Heart of Christ, and the meditation on the Turim Shourd. I have made the “insertion” of this work on the Shroud and a video is available of this process. Click HERE 

Text and photos by Richard Dvořák

Richard, author and photographer

Experimenting with a macro lens (Canon RF 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM) and wide-screen formats, specifically 2.35:1 (21:9), has been a delightful exploration. In my professional work as a photographer, I rarely get the chance to use macro lenses, making each opportunity especially meaningful. The macro lens unveils intricate details and hidden worlds that captivate my imagination, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into often overlooked and fascinating microcosms. It also helps me feel connected to, or at least a part of, nature.

Joima at work 

Last year I created a custom piece that I have not shared yet, it is called “Message from the Land of Silence”. This is a panel made with the six pointed star, symbolizing inspiration and the dove representing the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, at the bottom the symbolism of the Triad, inserted in a form of three swirling circles.

Strolling along with Richard

Text and photos by Richard Dvořák

Strolling through the orchard meadows of South West Germany today, the sun's warmth truly made its presence felt for the first time this year. It was a walk through a landscape in transition. Witnessing the gentle unfurling of buds and the subtle shades of green reclaiming the trees, I couldn't help but draw parallels to the human journey—our own seasons of growth and renewal. As winter's cloak is gently lifted, the promise of spring brings a sense of rejuvenation, a welcome revitalization after the introspective cold. It's a time of looking forward to brighter days and the vibrant energy that life, once again, promises to offer.

Text and photos by Richard Dvořák

Richard Dvořák, photographer, author and fellow seeker

Immersed in the enchanting landscapes of India, my ongoing journey goes beyond mere appreciation for its beauty. Participating in the School of the Wisdom - "Love and Death in Great Spiritual Traditions" at the Blavatsky Bungalow on the TS Campus in Adyar, that was guided by Ravi Ravindra, from January 16 to January 26, 2024, but I am also deeply involved volunteering at Tiruvannamalai.

Joma at work, always modest, dedicated and inspired ...

In 2023 I concluded a series that begun in 2020 called The Manifestations of Love, a series of 9 panels, made on black canvas, 70x90cm in size, with golden and silver ink pens and crystals, including texts written by my dear friend Polì Cardoso, who lives in  Brazil.

Joma looking up at one of his fine creations

Reflecting on the panels I started doing with the series “Christ Energy and Light”, I became interested in knowing more about the Holy Shroud of Turin. There is much information available and the revealing photos of Secondo Pia, the very first photographer of the Shroud back in 1898 are awesome. All the information leads to the real cloth that covered the body of Christ when he descended from the cross and was put in the grave in a cave, although there are many speculations about its origins and even how the image was formed on the cloth. I bought the book written by Guiseppe Enrie, another photographer who took pictures of the Shroud in 1931. It  contains detailed photos and descriptions of all that was discovered on the cloth. Recently many other discoveries were made, including some letters, written in various languages bearing words used during the time of the Christ crucifixion.