Mythical Codes

Mythical Codes is a series that explores optical illusions, contemporary representation of folkloric lithuanian symbology and the evocation of a neuroscientific meditative state.  Viewing positive and negative visual space and patterns draws the eye from one part to the other in an attempt to complete the pattern.  This process stimulates the brain’s alpha waves as the brain tries to perceive an image in totality, creating a sensation of rhythmic activity.  Augius revels in the fact that these images stimulate brain waves that are present during human states of conscious deep relaxation as in meditation. These folkloric patterns also have roots in ancient Indian Vedic mythology (2500 BC) as well as historical transcontinental influence, perhaps through the trade routes, to be found in South America during pre-Columbian times.  Representation of these images in a contemporary fashion brings light to preserving cultural roots in modern times.