Darkness and Mystery
Familiar object
Unfamiliar setting
Place in the world
From a transcendentalist perspective, creative effort acknowledges the role of the mind in shaping our perceptions and experiences.
“The world is a mystery, and the more we learn about it, the more mysterious it becomes. But this mystery is not something to be feared. It is a source of wonder and awe. It is what makes life so interesting and challenging.” – Paul Carus