Hexagonal Spiral, silicone mold, 50mm

The spiral is the age-old intuitive symbol of spiritual development and our identity with the universe. It is found in cultures the world over and reflected in shamanism, serpent cults, dragon lore, geomancy, magic, mysticism, and ritual art and dance throughout history.

Etymologically, the word ‘spiral’ springs from ancient roots inextricably bound up with ideas of creation, life-giving, and aspiration — from the Latin spiralis or spira, and the Greek speira, meaning a spire or coil, or a conical or pyramidal structure, as well as from the Latin spiral, meaning ‘to breathe,’ as in expire and inspire. Tellingly, our word ‘spirit’, representing the animating, non-material divine element in humans which gives life and reason, is drawn from the same semantic origins. Spirit, of course, is the vital, fundamental principle of existence, as well as those personal qualities such as courage, pride, and vivacity of mind. And when you read the word ‘spiritual’, have you noticed that you are seeing ‘S-P-I-R-(ITU)-A-L’?