skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Alien iconography
One could suggest it speaks to the idea that the image of that specific alien has been plucked from a large number of potentials and been promoted by a group of "priests" to become the dominant one in the current abduction "religion" (think the First Council of Nicea but with hypno-"therapists"). If we look to Vallee's work we can see the idea that a there is a lot of gray area (excuse the pun) between religion and ufology - which doesn't imply the BVM at Lourdes was an alien or that aliens are Gods but that they may stem from some kind of common root (which neither interpretation may accurately reflect) and such a fusion of imagery reflects this.
(Via The Anomalist.)
21 comments:
Wow! That graphic gives me an idea-- how about a stereotypical gray nailed to a 4-dimensional hyper-cross (like a 3-D representation of a 4-D hypercube), while it looks upward toward the heavens, entitled "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do" with a glowing orangey orb floating high above the figure on the cross, while a caricature of a leering Seth Shostak pierces the christogralien's side with a long, sharpened ink pen, while dressed in a Roman Centurion's togs, with a fawning Michael Schermer looking on as a resurrected Phil Klass stands in the shadows, grinning, while looking on, all done in the surrealistic style of Salvador Dali?
Too much? I wonder some times...
I liked the reference to "the current abduction 'religion' (think the First Council of Nicea but with hypno-'therapists')."
That was almost too funny, since it's all too often a true reflection of the state of abduction "research."
I must go and genuflect now...Heh!..and Amen! 8^}
Speaking of grayliens, how about a baby Grayjus suckling from the BVM?
With an interdimensional halo?
Or a Lovecraftian octopoid cthulu nursing lovingly while the eldritch "old ones" gather round in back of the planetary manger?
No? How about...
(--somebody strangle that guy!)8^}
Happy Humanoid Holidays!
Now, now, you two. Try laying off the french-roast java for awhile--'tis the reason season. Hmmm?
Have a delirious Xmas, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, and/or a/gnostical holiday. And say hi to Ran-Teggoth for me, the old tentacular rascal!
[Via ZockPoppets, Inc., a mMMetactiCorp subsidiary]
Pithy puns...kewl!
Very accurate though...8-)
Speaking of grayliens, how about a baby Grayjus suckling from the BVM?
With an interdimensional halo?
That'd be the one I'd favour (although somehow the idea of Grey/Mona Lisa mix seems to work - in my imagination anyway).
I also think "Grayjus" could catch on!!
Or a Lovecraftian octopoid cthulu nursing lovingly while the eldritch "old ones" gather round in back of the planetary manger?
Or pitch it more subtly and have the 3 wise men as... Lovecraft, RAW and... someone else and it is only when you look closer that you realise it is some multiangled fiend suckling on the BVM and that the animals in the manger as horribly mutated.
If we are going down the road of alien/Lovecraftian cultural mash-ups then the Last Supper would be a good one. Throw in a Grey, a Nordic-type alien, some kind of Mothman, a hairy dwarf and your pick of who should be Jesus and Judas - which would be the controversial bit. For example, what if you had Greyjus and Strieber in the Judas role? Reverse them and it puts a different angle on the whole thing.
Lots of potential for fun/trouble-making ;)
My religious sensibilities are deeply offended by the erstwhile iconic mashups being luridly suggested above--you could say that such heretical ideas are just, uh, outgrayjus!
New artwork now in progress, based on concepts noted above--maybe when Mac gets back, and he checks his email, he will post my holier than thou imagery...
Cool - can't wait.
No chance of any WIP sneaky peeks?
"...WIP sneaky peaks?"
What mean you, earthman?
If I knew what WIP meant, then I could respond. I just started a couple rough sketches yesterday!
Translating......
WIP = work in progress
OOOOoooooohhhh....I see. D'oh!
Well, I think it would be better to see how far I get in this graphically challenging absurdist quest before showing any early or interim WIPpy stuff. Waiting will be more rewarding. I like the "Last Supper" idea, though, btw. Heh!
A drawing/watercolor or painting of this kind has been rolling around in my mind for some time now, so let's see what actually results. If not posted, I'll at least email you a copy when done.
BTW, Emporer, you and I had some quasi-interaction some time ago on a cruel little pink blog that now lies, alas, in fetid ruins (hooray!). You may recall me an a M. Later, gator (or should I say Mr. P?)
It may take a while to fulfill my "vision quest."
"Vision Quest" = good
"patience" = bad
I'm nosey and excited which makes me not much better than a kid before Xmas ;)
Oh I'm sure Sweet Zombie Greyjus* will lend me the strength to mind my own business until you are done. Or I'll get excited about something else and leave you alone ;)
"a cruel little pink blog" rings no bells but "fetid ruins" sounds like something I'd do, by accident.
*Because even if he was an alien he still shambled back into unlife**
**As we well know: "Any sufficiently advanced corpse-animating technology is indistinguishable from necromancy" (Arthur C. Romero)
Emp--
Remember something about someone named Arthur and updating updates?
Heh. While the Mac Daddy's away, the cats will play...
Remember something about someone named Arthur and updating updates?
Nope. That said I'm not feeling that sharp at the moment so I ask myself WWGD?* and the answer is to ponder this as the answer is on the tip of my hippocampus.
*What Would Greyjus Do?
Ah, now I get it--you aren't the same "Emperor" as I had thought. Someone else I knew uses the same pseud, so it's no wonder you don't know what I referred to. As Roseanne Roseannadana used to say on Saturday Night Live, "Never mind!" Heh! D'oh! 8^}
I'll let you know when the graphic is ready for release on this planet...or any other. Later...
Ah, now I get it--you aren't the same "Emperor" as I had thought. Someone else I knew uses the same pseud
See!! This is why I campaign against false emperors!!
That said don't rule me out quite yet - it still might be me and I'm just being thick ;)
No, actually the guy I thought you were is the "Odd Emperor" who has a blog and website that often comments on ufo issues, rather more skeptically than necessary, at times, and he goes by OE or Odd Emp or just Emperor, so that was what had me initially confused, having assumed you were he...eh.
Then, yesterday I clicked on your profile, and it directed me to wunderkabinet, not the blog or site I had expected, and ...slowly realized there must be many false, odd, majesterial, if I may mix that metaphor, and just regular joes who might also be Emperors!
Ya relearn sumthing old every day!
Gosh! 8^}
Ah yes, the Odd Emperor - we have spoken. It is always wise for Emperors to size up each other.
The clue, of course, is in the name as he has his sights set to more modest levels. ;)
And you're taller, besides.
Very true - although most of that is due to my overly large head box.
Huh. I thought it might have something to do with that elaborate gold thingie on your head, you know, the crown?
Head box? I like that. My head sometimes feels like a cubical construct made of cardboard, also, but that's usually before I've had my morning coffee... 8^}
In the ancient art of Emperor Measuring the crown is officially excluded, otherwise there would be some kind of "arms race" with increasingly elaborate and towering head edifices. There are rumours of head extensions but these are easily winkled out due to intensive testing to eliminate "performance enhancing" surgery.
And yes fill the head box full of caffeine and it is happy.
Post a Comment