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“It is the masculine dynamic that has caused our society to place money and corporate profit above human beings. It has allowed the earth to be viewed only as a commodity to be exploited. The feminine perspective sees things differently. She sees the earth and all its inhabitants as entities to be revered and cared for. She sees individual human beings as more important than the relentless advance of capitalism and competition. It is my hope, perhaps indirectly expressed in my work, that the divine feminine is reawakening.”

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Mark Ryden
Mark Ryden

Mark Ryden is an American painter known for his surrealistic style and dreamlike imagery. His works often feature references to childhood memories, religious symbols, and popular culture, which have gained him a wide following. more

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