Abracadabra

Abracadabra is a compilation of 34 artists’ work inspired by the theme of Magic and Metaphysics. It is a celebration of the otherworldly, an embracing of the unexplainable, an interaction with the symbolic, a salute to the weird and whimsical, a wander into the forest of the fantastical. It is a witches brew of ideas, subject matter, expression and style, boiled in the imagination of two lovers.

The word Abracadabra derives from ancient times and was used as an incantation, or prayer, to ward off disease and evil spirits. Several theories surround its origin but it most likely derives from the Aramaic avra kehdabra, which means “I create as I speak,” in reference to God creating the universe. Its phonetic origin is of three Hebrew words; meaning father, meaning son, and acadosch meaning holy spirit. As title to this book, Abracadabra is used to conjure up new interpretations and thoughts surrounding the meaning of Magic. It is intended to create as we speak a collection of art which stirs and inspires creative explorations into the unconscious mind. It is intended to encourage through art an investigation into the wonders of this earth, the magnificence of creation, the endlessness of possibility and our place within it.

• 8″ x 10″
• 80 Full Colour Pages

Featuring the work of:
Vena Cava , Nicholas Robins , Luke Ramsey , Peter Allen , Shawn O’Keefe , Cody Coyote Haight , Ty Danylchuck , Eden Vaudry , APAK , Andrew Dick , Caitlin Gallupe , Michael Noppers , Aaron Rossner , Scott Evans , Anna Jackman , Rev , Jonny Peterson , Benjamin Raymer , Karina Kalvaites , Sara Jean Clark , Tamara Bond , Brooke Semple-Haight , Charlotte Cynthia Walton , Liam Hanna Lloyd , Harley Smart , Peter Taylor , Ryan Thompson , Cameron Kidd , Marc Johns , Leah Mouseau , Erik Volet , Ben Kehoe , Lauren Rice , Tessa Fenger , Charlotte Campbell , Shea Moir , Gabriella Henlon