The Transcendent Image: Art, Myth and the Human Experience.
Connie Bejarano | CoBeArts.
The Archaeology of the Soul
My work begins with the belief that myths are the primary language of the human experience. With a background in archaeology, I view art not just as an aesthetic choice, but as a “human compulsion” to express thought and emotion through form. I look at the artifacts of the past - the sculptures and symbols of ancient civilizations- and I see the same questions we are asking today.
Classical Myth, Modern Adaptation
I take these timeless stories - the archetypes of protection and identity - and give them a modern “twist.” By recreating classical myths through a contemporary lens, I explore how these narratives transcend time. Whether through a delicate drawing or a weighted sculpture, my work is a bridge between the ancient world and our current reality.
Movement as Transformation
Years of yoga and movement have taught me that the body itself is a vessel for these stories. My characters are infused with a sense of flow and a whimsical, nature -focused personality inspired by my life in California. They are designed to be “lived with”- intimate guardians that welcome you into a world where imagination meets reality.
Step Into the Magic
Every piece I create is an invitation to dive into an imagined world. It is an exploration of how we protect ourselves, how we define our identities and how we continue to find magic in the ancient stories that still define us.