Charing, Howard G. The Ayahuasca Visions of Pablo Amaringo (1594773459)
Recognised as one of the world's great visionary artists, Pablo Amaringo was renowned for his intricate, colourful paintings inspired by his shamanic visions. A master communicator of the ayahuasca experience - where snakes, jaguars, subterranean beings, celestial palaces, aliens and spacecraft all converge - Amaringo's art presents a doorway to the transcendent worlds of ayahuasca intended for contemplation, meditation and inspiration. Illustrating the evolution of his intricate and colourful art, this book contains 47 full-colour reproductions of Amaringo's latest works with detailed explorations of the rich Amazonian mythology underlying each painting. Through their longstanding relationship with Amaringo, coauthors Charing and Cloudsley are able to share the personal stories behind his visions and experiences with Amazonian people and folklore, capturing Amaringo's powerful ecological and spiritual message through his art and words. With contributions by Graham Hancock, Jeremy Narby, Robert Venosa, Dennis McKenna, Stephan Beyer and Jan Kounen, this book brings the ayahuasca experience to life as we travel on Amaringo's visionary brush and palette. . With written contributions by Graham Hancock, Jeremy Narby, Robert Venosa, Dennis Mckenna, Stephan Beyer, and Jan Kounen . Contains 47 colour plates of Amaringo's latest works, with detailed narratives of the rich Amazonian mythology underlying each painting . Shares Amaringo's personal stories behind the artistic visions