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Elda Isela Ford is an natural Witch who uses the medium of art as initiations
of Magickial Practice. Her primary influence esoterically is Aleister
Crowley, Rosaleen Norton, Cameron and Austin Osman Spare. She adores many
styles of art and poetry such as Shelly, Poe, Milton and others. Davcina
(Elda’s alias) considers herself Thelemic, practices various disciplines of
Witchcraft and Sorcery.Black Magic is not a feared practice for Elda either,
knowing if undertakenwith Will that the results can be positive for the
process of self evolution. Davcina uses her art as her Magickial weapon, from
which she communicates with her Holy Guardian Angel. This was brought about
through her art (specifically when she was illustrating “The Book of the
Witch Moon” by Michael Ford.) and continues to illustrate her dreams
and magickial workings. Being what I consider a Magickial artist, I have manydifferent astral influences for creating paintings or drawings. During thestate of Trance I will catch glimpses of various energies or elementals, as ifthey sing to me at times. That means it flows so well and the visions can be transferred to canvas easily. |
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Elda aka Davcina is also a member of the ritualistic/dark dance band Psychonaut. The web site is: www.infernalhorde.com/psychonaut
Elda's art web site is located at: http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/moldova/878/elda/gallery.html
Please watch for “The Book of the Witch Moon”, by Michael Ford with an introduction by Peter J. Carroll. This grimoire features the artof Elda and is profusely illustrated. To be issued by Ye Olde GoatShop/Avatarsearch.com Books. Elda will be exhibiting her art through Ben Fernee’s Virtual Art Gallery and will have limited and numbered signed prints for specific pieces. Please contact the gallery for information.
Elda’s paintings and drawings always seem to have a “life”of their own. Born of some particular desire, such works are not only talismans, but windows of esoteric expression.
Aiwass
Copyright 2000. Colored Pencil on black. Canford paper A4 210 mm x 297 mm. Aiwass was revealed to Aleister Crowley as his Holy Guardian Angel. This automata of the subconscious is attributed to the Cabalistic number 666, a solar phallic symbol representing the Sun. Aiwass is also Shaitan, from which Satan emerged. This piece was conceived by Elda while invoking the essence of this deity with her magickal partner, Michael. The ethereal blue of Aiwass and the dogs are from the symbolism of Crowley's bedroom murals in Thelema Abbey, the Bedroom of Horrors. The genital area of Aiwass is the Sun, symbolic of the creative force of this powerful God. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Awakened
Acrylic on Board. 9 x 11. Awakened are the Adepts of the Black School, that of Sorcery and Witchcraft. The Serpents are symbolic of Kundalini and the astral itself. This is the Sabbatic cult of Hecate and beyond that the mystery of the Goat and the Serpent. The only difference with these sorcerers is that they are not "closed" up, they are open to walk the rays of Horus. The night side is waking with such "black brothers" who have risen beyond both duality's. They are shadow and light. The fire is that of the essence of Magick, to become. Featured in "The Book of the Witch Moon" by Michael Ford. Original not for sale. Private Collection.
Babalon
Copyright 1999.Acrylic on Board. 9 x 11. Babalon in pure essence, Fire. There is much developing in this painting and one must be able to really look into it to discover the treasures. The key to this is 'All is given to Babalon.' This painting was completed during a rite to bring down Babalon, which lasted a period of two hours involving silent interplay between Elda and her partner, Michael. Original not for sale. Private Collection.
Cancer in Venus
Copyright 2000. Colored Pencil on black Canford paper. A 4 210mm x 297mm A Sex Magick working being the union of the feminine with the masculine. Cancer is a water sign and attributed with the moon, the female being lunar in nature. This is the invocation of Lilith through sexual practice, the embodiment of stellar forces. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Eye of the Witch Moon
Copyright 1999. Acrylic on board 9 x 11. The Eye of the Witch Moon, the essence of Hecate and the lunar current of night. This is the energy tap of the night side of the subconscious, the avatar with the astral veins of Lilith-Hecate-Babalon in their pure form. The Witch Blood emanates from this source. Featured in "The Book of the Witch Moon" by Michael Ford. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Hecate
Copyright 2000. Acrylic on black Canford paper A 4 210mm x 297mm. The Triple Goddess of Witchcraft, Night, Necromancy and Death Magick. Hecate is a lunar goddess connected with the three phases of the moon. She is depicted not as the Hag but a beautiful and haunting woman with three-forms. The animals are her essence are also presented. Original not for sale. Private collection. Prints are available.
Holy Guardian Angel
Copyright 1999. Acrylic on board 9 x 11. This is the image caught in dream by Elda during her illustrating of "The Book of the Witch Moon". The image of the self in light was clearly presented to Davcina through her dream. This is a surreal, almost haunting image of the body of light through the shadows of the Abyss. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Kether
Copyright 1999. Acrylic on board 9 x 11. Kether is the top of the Cabalistic tree of life, the ascent towards Godhead or Ain Soph=0. The Astral eye is opened and the body of light is strong enough to defend against the fire of death and rebirth. The formula of the Phoenix is within this painting. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Lilith-Samael
Copyright 1999. Acrylic on board 9 x 11. This was conceived through a dream-projection when working through the rites which were a part of "The Book of the Witch Moon". Lilith appeared as a part of a heart, pumping with life and Samael as the Serpent. The union of both is the next step of humanity. The Samael-The Serpent is Wisdom and the Heart-Lilith is Night. This is the conscious and subconscious both explored. Original not for sale. Private collection. Prints are currently not available.
Lucifer the Light Bringer
Copyright 2000. Acrylic and Colored Pencil on black Canford paper A 4 210mm x 297mm. Lucifer is redeemed in this inspiring painting as the Gnostic bringer of light. This piece was inspired by Aleister Crowley's "Hymn to Lucifer", John Martin's "Paradise Lost" illustrations, Kenneth Anger's "Lucifer Rising" and Psychonaut's recording, "Stealing the Fire from Heaven". Lucifer is a symbol of knowledge and strength, Thelema as the ideal ideology of human development and progression. Blue is the sacred color of Lucifer, his crown missing the jewel which fell to earth-The Grail. The Sun is behind the bringer of light as he is balanced by both the Moon and the Sun. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Mary-Yram Mother of Serpents
Copyright 2000. Acrylic on black Canford paper. A 4 210 mm x 297 mm. This is the direct opposition to Mary, the Virgin. That aspect of Mary (of Christian mythology) was closed up and therefore a vile and nihilistic symbol. The Mary of Serpents is opened towards the cup of Babalon and therefore stands as the mother of wisdom, the Antichrist's mother. This spirit was contacted on the astral plane by Davcina during their unpublished Lucifer workings which were conducted during the Psychonaut "Stealing the Fire from Heaven" recordings. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
The Scarlet Woman
Copyright 2000. Acrylic and Colored pencil on black Canford paper A4 210 mm x 297 mm. The Scarlet Woman, manifestation of Babalon, the Avatar of the Goddess. This is symbolic of woman's inner power and the foundation of Sex Magick. The burning energy of a focused mind, aligning the energies of black and white Magick towards the Cup of Babalon. Elda also views Babalon as a part of Lilith, the Demon Goddess. As the self or Kia has many developing parts, flowing under the musick of Besz all is either constantly progressing or regressing. The astral Dragon is dual as both Asmodeus/Samael and the Dragon of the Lilith/Samael myth. This symbol represents the unconscious power of which the Serpent links Asmodeus and Lilith as one. Sex Magick par excellence. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.
Window of Dreams
Copyright 2000. Acrylic on board 9 x 11. A fluid and surreal image of what is called "Kia" by Austin Osman Spare. Elda is seeking to capture the subconscious in full extent of image verses understanding. This is the subconscious in it's base form, open with the elementals and automata of the depths. The key of crossing the Abyss. Original not for sale. Private Collection. Prints are available.