LIBERUM SPIRITA

Just because we cannot see something doesn't mean it ceases to exist. I have come to redefine some things I had thought to have had a reputation of being nefarious in my past... such as death and desire. Desire is a key part of exploring a spiritual life because it inspires the energy and insight to contribute our lives to the present, collectively with purpose. My deepest desire is to breathe into my next breath by understanding there is no such thing as death, no such thing as limitations, there is no end to any truth. There is an affinity to the absolute sense of infinity. If we can understand libido as infinite, then it is “absolutely” immortal. If we can pause intellectualizing every breath, every thought, every moment, and close our eyes and perpetuate our deepest unhampered desires, we create a dream. 

Dreams are the premonitions toward an evolving future, a higher consciousness. I seek to ask a question in my work that I find constantly asking myself, “Do you know what your dreams mean?”

There is a universe in each and every one of us. Everything that composes the human body makes a star, comes from a star, returns to the stars. Carbon for our muscles. Iron for our blood. Calcium for our bones. Oxygen for our breath. Light matter. Dark matter. We are both and we are all, all at once, every moment. Forever. However, we are more. We are fountains of energy. We are in constant movement, constantly shining. Even when still, our blood and our breath stir within us... and we come into our presence. We are omnipotent.

*Birdo Beaverhousen is an artist. Psychologist. Athlete. Social butterfly. Romantic. Anti-artist. Visionary. Delinquent. Jesuit. Orator. Diplomat. Profane. Writer. Joker. Believer.

*Birdo Beaverhousen was born in 1977. As a native Chicagoan, Birdo has persistently remained devoted to his artistic vision and Thomism philosophy of immortality. He is a self-taught artist who's process invites the observer into a dialogue using all forms of communication possible, whether it be abstract or everyday interaction, “...if art is to live, then it must be emphasized in the most immediate and common objects and experiences in life. Art is not something you do, it is a place you go within yourself and with the observer.” His work emphasizes darker dreams, nocturnal desires and the duality of what one would commonly shun during the light of day, yet connect to other parts during the night. He divides his time between social work and enrichment with the homeless and ex addict re-entries, fund raising for social causes, training for professional marathons, and traveling the world to explore urban culture.  

1.Ex Mortis (24x36, Mixed media on paper)

 2.Divinity (24x36, Mixed media on paper)

3.The Iron Empress (24x36, Mixed media on paper)

 4. Invocare Spirita (24x36, Mixed media on paper)

5. Elysium (24x36, Mixed media on paper)