CalliSattva: The Art of Transcendental Writing
CalliSattvas are more than just calligraphic compositions; they are visual portals to an inner language, a synthesis of form and meaning that transforms writing into a meditative act.Â
It's not just about communication, about revealing, concealing, and resonating.
Each stroke is a visual vibration that is not only seen but also felt. Every CalliSattva emerges from the natural flow of calligraphy and evolves into an encrypted abstraction—a new symbology that balances aesthetics and spirituality.
âť– CALLIGRAPHY + SATTVA = CALLISATTVA âť–
âť– Writing as a means of balance and body purification âť–
âť– Writing as a means of balance and body purification âť–
Sattva represents the purest mental state: clarity, stability, and equilibrium. In this state, the mind and body align with higher purposes. CalliSattva is the pursuit of this principle—letters that detach from their original meaning to become something more essential. It's not just about what they say, but what they evoke.
The act of creating a CalliSattva is a practice reminiscent of Zen calligraphy: each line is born from intention, each form becomes an echo of deep thought. It's a language of mysteries and visual rhythms. A CalliSattva can be a hidden phrase, a thought encoded in symbols, or simply an abstract expression of energy and flow. It's designed to generate a visual rhythm—a pulse that is felt beyond intellectual understanding.
✦ Hidden in Plain Sight ✦
We live in an era where everything is visible, immediate, and exposed. CalliSattvas challenge this absolute transparency by offering a space for mystery and personal meaning. They become an artistic veil between the private and the public, a code that only the bearer can choose to decipher or keep secret.
Thus, each piece is not just a design on the skin but an object of contemplation—a symbolic key that only its owner can fully interpret.
CalliSattva as Living Art
A CalliSattva is not just an image; it's an experience.
It's a game between the visible and the unknown, between stroke and emotion, between language and silence.
It's an exploration of what it means to see, write, and feel.
It's a state of mind
It's a game between the visible and the unknown, between stroke and emotion, between language and silence.
It's an exploration of what it means to see, write, and feel.
It's a state of mind
"In these times when everything is so exposed, the idea of having something visible that still holds privacy is a concept that intrigues me. I love to capture and incorporate it into my work."
Rod Palacios.
