Episode 17
Volcanic Chaos to Interconnected Self (ft. Anais Öst)
Can we find peace in chaos? Artist Anais Öst shares the profound inspiration behind her work: witnessing an Icelandic volcanic eruption. She reflects on how nature’s displacement, despite its power, is never rooted in greed, and how fire creates fertile ground for rebirth. The conversation explores interconnectedness, using the powerful analogy of the mind as a water droplet seeking to merge with the Ocean—the true source. We discuss the essential work of self-reflection, asking: are we living authentically, and how can a spirit of genuine curiosity guide us back to our deepest values?
Anais Öst is a Peruvian-Swedish interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection of light, sound, and time. Her immersive installations blur the lines between human and environment, inviting reflection on transformation and the passage of elemental force.
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