The meaning of this work titled "E’- xtasy" aims to capture the
essence of love and the pursuit of human intimacy. "E’- xtasy" is
much more than just a painting; it is a captivating metaphor, often defined as
"love is like a drug." It represents a sensory and spiritual journey.
In the scene
depicted here, we find ourselves immersed in a playful and creative environment
crowded with a group of people caught up in an excitement induced by a
substance, for an incredibly profound sensory experience that goes beyond the
limits of what one can usually experience. It answers the need to feel
connected to others, to give and receive trust, to seek help, and to both
accept and be accepted. Harmony and perfection surround them: the sounds, the
rhythm, the beams of light, and the contact with anything that brings a
different kind of pleasure.
However, as
with any intense experience derived from external stimuli, it also has its
opposite. Ecstasy, the psychoactive substance, as it is so named, leads to a
"down" when its effects wear off, emphasizing the inevitable cycle of
life. Yet, it's precisely this balance between fullness and emptiness that
makes this work so deep and engaging.
On the
contrary, I believe that reality itself is more powerful than any drug and
capable of stimulating fascinating, exhilarating, and reassuring effects.
"E’- xtasy" evokes states of mental clarity similar to those
experienced in self-love, love for others, and love for art. It's as if the
painting invites us to explore the depths of the human experience through art
and music.
In its complex
beauty, "E’- xtasy" reflects the inner quest for love and intimacy,
representing one of the deepest and most universal experiences of the human
being. Those who open "the doors of perception" and do not use the
"purifier" significantly increase their serotonin production.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, sleep, and
dreams. Most men and women lead lives that, at worst, are so painful and, at
best, so monotonous, impoverished, and limited that the desire to escape, the
urge to transcend oneself, even if only for a moment, has always been one of
the soul's fundamental needs.
"Pleasure is like certain medicinal drugs: to achieve the same result, one
must double the dose."
