patterntology

"The Patternists specialized in cerebral asymmetry. With grossly expanded right-brain hemispheres, they were highly intuitive, given to metaphors, parallels, and sudden cognitive leaps. Their inventive minds and quick, unpredictable genius had given them a competitive edge at first. But with these advantages had come grave weaknesses: autism, fugue states, and paranoia. Patternists grew out of control and became grotesque webs of fantasy." - Bruce Sterling Schismatrix Plus

12 January 2013

Astralcryptix

Head filled with Byzantine monks, ancient texts, mysterious codex and objects of supernatural power. This resembles a dorje or vajra but is more of a portal key to other planes. I'm still working inside of this idea of The Sutra of Tranquil Thought:

"Apparently this book appears to those ready to study out of thin air when summoned. Filled with abstract patterns, complex diagrams, strange characters, and indecipherable text, the reader comes away with a sense of calm they can call upon the rest of their life."

I'm really liking ink and am further in the development of my personal glyphs. The symbols in the upper left are actually plain English!