“We speak of one thing being like some other thing when what we are really craving to do is to describe something that is like nothing on earth.”
In heraldry, the bend is a diagonal bar that crosses a coat of arms from its upper right to lower left, while the bend sinister is when it crosses the other way. This simple gesture of reversal is imbued with antiquated beliefs and superstitions, leading to a complex interplay of symbolic meanings, interpretations, and implications, all shaped by the perspective of the observer.
3hd’s “Ritual Distortions: Navigating the Uncanny in Modern Mysticism” delves into the intersections of ritual, mysticism, and the uncanny, with a focus on how contemporary interdisciplinary art and technology engage with and resist the disorientation of the Information Age. The panel examines belief from a position that challenges conventional reality and elicits contradictory emotions, with the aim of activating a new awareness of ceremony and spiritual experience in a time marked by alienation and repression. In a chaotic world where capitalism, technology, and spirituality intertwine, invited guests navigate the fragility and absurdity of modern life, offering alternative narratives that inspire community and action.