Separation as Unity holds captive energetic field. You can detect a separated couple just by their looks; they are close, but they don't touch. In this artwork, figures emerge from a chaotic base, each gazing in a different direction. Art is just a symbolic way to transfer this kind of energy.

RECO Separation

  
There were certain recurring visions in all of my Shamanic quests. I didn’t see angels or aliens, nor did God appear in my visions. Trees were simply trees, but they shimmered in vibrant colors, with branches sprawling in every direction and bearing the most colorful fruit. Human figures remained human, though their proportions were distorted—eyes could stretch to cover half their body. I also saw figures dressed in rainbow-colored armor, firing deep blue arrows into the tops of velvet trees. There were tribes of snakes, schools of phosphorescent fish, a weeping salamander, and countless other inspiring creatures.

Another consistent theme was motion—everything was constantly in motion. Nothing stood still. Even the trees moved. Later, I realized that in the Ayahuasca vision quest, trees have no roots, and figures have no fixed outlines.

All of these experiences led to creating the artwork I call ‘I Am Wasca’.

I Am Wasca

  
It began with a journey—crossing the snowy Alps from Turin to Lyon in an RV, caught in a storm that blanketed the world in white silence. I was at the wheel, Orly, my wife, snapping photographs through the windows. Only later, back home, did I begin to see the quiet magic in those images. A new art series was born—Alps. Most of the works are in stark black and white, ghostly trees and heavy clouds.

But one painting stood apart. As I stared at it, something emerged from the snow—a dark, wide eye, then the gentle curve of a trunk. An elephant. At first, it was barely there, a suggestion, a shadow. But once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. It was no longer a landscape. It was ‘Elephant in Snow’

Elephant in Snow

Violet is associated with the Crown Chakra, which serves as a gateway to higher human connection. In various ancient cultures, such as those of the Maya, Judaism, and Australian Aborigines, fire was an integral part of spiritual ceremonies. In my artwork, "The Violet Torch," I aimed to evoke a sense of elevation. This piece serves as a reminder that much of what exists is hidden from view, revealing itself only in rare moments of connection. To create this artwork, I used a blend of acrylics, oil, and tar to capture the raw, untamed beauty of transformation. The violet burst at the center symbolizes fierce emotion and passion, flowing freely against the rugged textures surrounding it. This artwork vibrates with dynamic energy and depth, intending to inspire and bring a vibrant spirit to your living space. It invites you to embrace life through the energy of violet.

RECO Violet Torch

When crossing the snowy Alps, I witnessed a strange phenomenon, despite the snow, there was a fire in the forest ahead of me, the burning trees looked like living torches, they were transferred from the physical realm to pure energy. this transformation from wood to smoke made me ponder about the destiny of human life, what is the meaning of death, and the process of leaving the physical body, then I pondered about the power of trees and forests to regenerate, I promised myself to come again to this spot and experience the new green forest

In this artwork, I tried to explore the visceral texture of abstraction and surrealism. My focus was on capturing the raw, primitive forces of nature and the subtle decay and renewal processes inherent in life. The austere color palette—earth tones pierced by stark whites and blacks—evokes a sense of ancient remnants unearthed, each stroke and splatter a testament to the passage of time. This artwork is designed to provoke reflection and stir the soul, offering space for a contemplative presence.

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