About this Event
Harry Smith was a multi-disciplined artist, collector and occultist
known primarily for his Folkways Anthology of American Folk Music and his pioneering work in the field of animation.
Yet beneath the many facets of Smith's activities, one can perceive a singular esoteric principle, a theme of metaphysical unity between all arts and sciences. Join William Kiesel in an insightful walkthrough of , as he discusses the esoteric implications behind the artistic gems currently on exhibition in PRS' Hansell Gallery. The walkthrough is an opportunity to explore some of the most misunderstood aspects of Smith's works with a docent conversant with the esoteric history and principles which are expressed in several of the works on display.
William Kiesel has walked the path of esotericism for over 30 years. His practical experience and historical knowledge of occult literature and culture draws from such diverse disciplines as Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, Qabalah, Thelema, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, Theosophy, and Ceremonial Magic. With his decades as an antiquarian bookseller, his training in letterpress printing and bookbinding, Kiesel brings his love of books and scholarship together as publisher at Ouroboros Press. He is also faculty at 22 Teachings School of Hermetic Science and Magical Arts. www.bookarts.org
Brain Drawings: The Art of Harry Smith is curated by Rani Singh, Director at Harry Smith Archives, in collaboration with PRS. The exhibition is on view until Sunday, May 31st.
harrysmitharchives.com
Tickets: Free with RSVP or Donate $10 to help support the Hansell Gallery! (In-Person Event Only)
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Pictured in banner image, top: Harry Smith; Harry Smith Tree of Life 1954 [repeated]
Harry Smith, photographed by Liza Matthews, circa 1989
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Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
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