Small Things are plenty of meaning...

"Things of great concern should be treated with lightness.
And things of small concern should be taken very seriously."

Hagakure

Framing a Vision

I think the key to success in life is about the willpower to persistently and consistently frame one's vision.
Make it happen. Everyday.

Caption:this is my latest LandArt installation, it is called Shakkei.
Shakkei is one of the ancient principles of the Japanese Art of Gardening.
It may be translated into English with the term "borrowed scenery".
Japan was a life-changing experience to me.
Hence, Japanese civilization keeps on inspiring me.
Nature inspires me and teaches me.Continuously.
My personal vision is that Nature is a Divine Work of Art. How about yours?

SAI (Search And Improve) Studios

Yeah!This summer sooo many things happened in here...more when I am gonna see y'all for real. Yesterday it was my bday and I have been playing all the day...back and forth against the needle, t-table to mixer... to synth to tabla to piano.
Now I am playing REAL piano for REAL.
Tuning to Higher Vibes, seeking the Ultimate Frequencies inna SAI "Search And Improve" style!Where?
There!There it is my lil' fancy studio!
Lotta Luv to my friends from India and Indiana.



See me above? I am looking for that Ultimate Frequencies...
Loka Samastha Sukino Bhavantu. ... May all the beings in all the worlds be happy.

Hate It Or Love It, I Do My Thing. And Pretty Loud.

Whazzup everybody?
I am chilling here in San Venanzo. Working pretty hard and I just produced a new song - originally composed to celebrate my friend Nyasha's graduation - which, right now is in the international charts at http://www.garageband.com/artist/saiselecta

You know, sometimes it is so hard to get feedback from people around you. Now I got honest reviews from professional musicians. Definitely.
Hence, I can better understand my strong/weak points and improve...inna "ready, steady, evolve and solve" style.

So, once again, a new chance/challenge. A new playground. It's been several years since I realized the main pattern of my life:
"I am coming from far away, I am going far away".

And I chose to follow My Path. Some people find it irritating, some people support me.But, you know,
Hate it or Love it, I Do My Thing. And Pretty Loud.

Future is moving from 'Here' to 'There'.
On a Fast Track.
Evolution. Paradigm Shift.
Ready, Steady, Evolve and Solve.
I Guess 'There'is Where I Wanna Go.
and Show & Prove My Voice, My Choice, What I am, Understand?

If you like my music, please jump to http://www.ilike.com/artist/emerging/saiselecta
and click on the iLike this artist orange button to the right.
You can download my tracks directly into you iTunes!

Lotta Luv,
SAI selecta

P.S. See my fingers in the pic? M is for MidWest...BooYakasha!

Life is So Good!

Hey! Life is so good in here. And peace-full!I am working hard and focus on my projects and goals. Hope to meet you all real soon. Stay Tune!


Ciao!Si vie proprio bene qui. In Pace. Sto lavorando sodo e concentrato sui miei progetti & obiettivi. Spero di incontrarvi tutti presto. Rimanete Sintonizzati!

Taxus Baccata: Mission Accomplished!

Ciao a tutti!
MI sono trasferito nel mio casale (Todi)e mi sto godendo le bellezze della Vita in campagna, tra le quali, piantare un nuovo alberello che crescerà longevo e possente per molti molti anni. In letteratura ho trovato diversi esempi in questo senso:in Europa ci sono diversi esempi di taxus b. con più di 1500 anni di età, e nel Derbyshire ne esisteva uno la cui età era stimata, nel 1897, di circa 2096 anni!Dunque, penso che il nostro bell'alberello abbia buone possibilita di sfidare secoli,millenni ed eoni, che ne dite?

Special Thanx to Special friends: Alessandra, Laura, Manuela & Silvia!

Hi everybody!
I am finally enjoying country-Life and now I got a brand new tree, see?
Long life to this wonderful Taxus B.!

Ready, Steady, Evolve!

Hi everybody,
right now I am almost at the very end of my corporate experience in Rome: a dense and deep full immersion in corporate dynamics and culture.
I wanna thank everybody that I met along my journey, and Thank All for all the teachings and take-aways I come out with. Grazie.
Now, it is time to move and evolve to new challenges and consciousness.
Now it is time to set new goals and plan brand new Ventures.
Every end is a beginning, noh?
In the meantime, I am gonna take a break...
See You Real Soon!

P.S. Special thanks to my friend Ciccio!

Ciao a Tutti,
al momento ho quasi terminato la mia esperienza aziendale a Roma: una densa e ricca immersione nelle dinamiche e nella cultura aziendale. Voglio ringraziare tutte le persone che ho incontrato lungo il mio cammino per gli insegnamenti che ho ricevuto e capitalizzato. Grazie.
Ora è tempo di cambiare ed evolvere verso nuove sfide e consapevolezze.
Ora è tempo di definire nuovi traguardi e pianificare nuove Imprese.
Ogni fine è un inizio, no?
Nel frattempo, mi prendo una bella vacanza...
A Presto!

Bamboozal

Marco Spada (2007). Bamboozal, acrylic on Fabriano paper (30x40cm.

Full-ness of Empty-ness?

Marco Spada (2007). Fish and Wisteria, mixed media on Fabriano paper (30x40cm.

Discovering the Full-ness of Empty-ness.

Navigators

Marco Spada (2007). Navigators, mixed media on Fabriano paper (30x40cm).

Delfini

Marco Spada (2007). Delfini. (Detail)





Marco Spada (2007). Delfini. mixed media on Fabriano paper(30x40cm).

Yuku mizu ya nani ni todomaru (How to stop Running Water?)

Marco Spada (2007).Yuku mizu ya nani ni todomaru (How to stop Running Water?), acrylic on Fabriano paper (30x40cm).
Yeah, How can we stop Running Water? We can Just Flow with It!
Paradigm Shift: from Command & Control --> to Let It Flow, Baby!

Descent on Planet Earth

Marco Spada (2007) Discesa sulla Terra, acrylic on Fabriano paper (30x40cm).
The Sacred Bird: from the Sun is landing on Earth to Become a Human Being.
Sky and Earth are Breathing Together in my lungs.

E=mc^2

everything that matter is energy.







Lately, I am posting hyper-short reflections, insights in a minimal form. I've always been fascinated by haiku as a tool to express My-Self and share it with others.
My haikus are not codified in the traditional 5-7-5 form, sometimes they are. How about yours?



Sometimes form is meaning.Sometimes meaning is form.



Ultimamente sto postando brevi intuizioni, poesie in forma minimale.Gli haiku mi hanno sempre affascinato, proprio perchè li sento molto vicini al mio modo di esprimermi e perchè sono un potente strumento di condivisione di sentimenti intimi.
Non seguo sempre la forma tradizionale 5-7-5, ma alcune volte sì.Ed i vostri?


Talvolta la forma è contenuto. Talvolta il contenuto è forma.

Nu Liphe_Nu Blog_Higher Vibez

My liphe is changing again, new goals & new vision arise.
Experiencing nu phrequencies and realities.
Cuz I can't give up and I don't stop!

"The individual is valued only on the basis
of the level of transformation he has attained."

Baba

Personal ID.

Don't Wanna Be a Wanna-be.
I am.

Deva.

Deva for eva.

A Week-end.

In a Week-end I Died and I Am Born Again.
My Personal Perspective(s) changed. A Quantum Leap.
It is definitely True: Life is What You Make of It.

Lux et Veritas.

Lux et Veritas.
Light and Truth.
Ready, Steady, Radiate!

Whatever!

Darkness.
Been There. Done That.
Now, I Can Do Whatever I Wanna Do.
Whatever!

Life is always changing

A Brilliant Fellow told me Life is always changing.
And see things, contextualize in different setting.
I am 'more than well qualified'?
Yeah, and getting ready for the Next Big Thing.
Go.

Circle. Spiral.

Always the same thoughts.
Again and Again. For eva and eva.
Locked-in, man!
Circle.Circle.Circle?
Headache...I wanna B outta here!

Ya Need Direction.
Circle + Direction (Leadership) = Spiral
An UpWard Spiral= Evolution.
Follow the UpWard Spiral. Evolve. And Be Free!

Bliss-full Path

I am what I am
and I can...B
a man in the Name of Bliss.

SHANTI. SHANTI. SHANTI.

Time is passing by,
Weather is changing,
Mind is jumping from one thought to another.
I want Peace.
Right Here. Right Now.
SHANTI. SHANTI. SHANTI.

More Vibez, uh?

A Positive Vibe in tha world spreads Bliss. Play It, baby!

Control, anyone?

If You wanna Control It, Then Let It Go.

Raw Visions

Raw Visions.

Straight To Your Heart.

I Like The Way You Move. I Like The Way.

Pandora's Box

Light is the Key

To Open the Pandora's Box

and Dive to Know.

Message inna Bottle

The hiss of air-conditioning and a shining screen. Office.
A message inna bottle from a friend is triggering memories,
emotions and nu perspectives.
You made me think about who I am.

Time 2 R&R: Finally!

Next friday I am gonna move to the countryside, in the sacred space of SAI House, where I can chill out...deejaying, coaching, playing drumz & dancing with friends.
But most of all, I need to Rest & Recreate and Reflect on my future plans & scenarios.
This is why, I am gonna start with a serene and peaceful meditation session.
Peace. Shanti.

Dj Shinobi & SAI Selecta

Hey, this is my man DJ Shinobi...he's a cool guy to hang out with and the dubmasta at The Temple Studio in Roma. I am sure in the next months we are gonna sky-rocketing.

We got the drumz,
We got the mixer,
We're inna Temple
Hi-nrg mantras on mind-blowing beatz
The journey into the Land of Vibrationz has just begun!

SAI Selecta in phull FX

Ueue, Whazzup everybody?Finally I got a djset and the beat goes on and on! Naturally, the first wax I played was Common-The Corner, as I promised to DJ Kyle & Sakura. I am working on new songs, melodies and drum patternz...always inna tribal styley. My music is transferring you to altered state of consciousness, gaining access to Knowledge and Bliss. Hi-nrg, positive vibrations of my drums are guiding you to your Inner Self. Wanna start the journey?

Tribal Reality: Ancient Africa Deity (Yoruba)

Marco Spada (2006). Ancient Africa Deity (Yoruba). Spray paint on brown paper.

Tribal Reality: The Doors of Perception

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it truly is, infinite.
W.Blake


Marco Spada (2006). The Doors of Perception. Ready-made & quotation on brown paper.

Tribal Reality: M1 Moai

MArco Spada (1998). M1 Moai. Mixed Media on paper.
Ya know, since Easter is coming...here it is M1 (i.e. Mein i.e. My)Moai.
Sooner or later, I am gonna done a stone and stoned version of that, in the meantime...Wanna know what's aMoai?

The Ferrara Trip

I am in Ferrara, hanging out with my buddy Franco...you all should come and see this place...it's gorgeous! In the picture (courtesy of my man Franco), you can see: The Schifanoia Palace's Park with a wonderful Italian cherry Tree in full blossom...it is an Explosion of Joy, baby!

You can see the pictures hereand
thereand and definitely here!
Happy Easter!Buona Pasqua!

Tribal Reality: Me, Myself and Eye

Marco Spada (1998). Me, Myself and Eye. Mixed-media.

Tribal Reality: Woo Hah!

Marco Spada (1998). Woo Hah!. Mixed Media on Wood.

Tribal Reality: Maschera Tribale

Marco Spada (1998). Maschera Tribale. Mixed-media.

Tribal Reality: Manaia Mask

Marco Spada (1998. Manaia Mask. Mixed-media.
Drawing on the ancient Maori tradition, a Manaia Mask is a mask containing the Mana, i.e. the Power and the charisma of an individual. This is my personal interpretation.
This is my Manaia Mask.

Tribal Reality: Lingua/occhi

Marco Spada (1998).Lingua/occhi. Mixed-media.

Neo-Tribalism. Techno-Tribalism. Shamanism.
Creating new realities, far from the "human" ones: the masked man as Man/Spirit, Man/Animal and Man/God. Masks as the Transfigurative Power of the Individual.



Definitely, masks as a way to create new relationships. Masks as the need to be a part of all the Forces that move our world. What do you think about it?

He's Back! Guess Who's Back?

Buonasera a tutti! Goodevening folks!
Now I am in Ferrara...I am a lucky guest at Franco and Katia's wonderful house.They are real friends and I love'em all!
I am hanging out with my IUPUI friends Nyasha, Megan and Jasmin...and with my Bologna friends Adriano, Silvia, Luca and Isabella...and tomorrow with the supa-cool duo Davide and Chiara...and naturally, thanks to Facebook and Skype with my I-Hauz brother and sisters.
First of all, I would like to thank all my friends for the positive feedback about my paintingz...particularly d-Ro(my bro!), Franco, Franz and Sakura...You Got All My Luv!
Therefore, given such a feedback, I decided to publish a set of tribal masks and other mixed media works.
This stuff is partly unpublished and in part have already been published on a previous website called VISIONI (i.e. visions)back in the year 1997-98.
Back in the days of old...it was a hard time to me, I was fighting to understand My-Self,facing my dark sides, diving into my subconscious and trying to figure out my future plans.
Since I was a kid, I have been painting, sketching then came Shodo sessions but...anyway, to me these were disciplines and tools to discover My-Self, follow my intuition and learn how to silence my mind.
Artworks were the first steps into a longer journey which is still going on every single second of my life....cauz' I can't give up and I don't stop!

The M_Gallery: Spiritual Warriah

MArco Spada. Spiritual Warriah(Mar 06). Mixed Media on Brown Paper. 75x100cm.

The M_Gallery: No Mental Boundaries

Marco Spada. Bla, Bla, Bla, Should B like dis dat...No Mental Boundaries Just Flow (Mar 06). Mixed Media on Brown Paper. 75x100cm.

The M_Gallery: Love_Sex

Marco Spada. Love_Sex (Mar 06). Digital Painting.

The M_Gallery: Twin Light

Marco Spada. Twin Light (Mar 06). Mixed Media on Canvas. 80x100cm.

The M_Gallery: Explosion, Tao and Rose

Marco Spada. Explosion, Tao and Rose (Mar 06). Mixed Media on Brown Paper.75x100cm.

The M_Gallery: Experimental Medit-Action

Marco Spada. Experimental Medit-Action (Mar 06). Mixed Media on Brown Paper. 75x100cm.

The M_Gallery: Work in Progress

This is where I am creating my works: inspiring light, space and colourz.
This is my Spiel Raum.
The Place where I can Play, Experience and definitely getting to know My-Self.
Wanna Play with Me?

Connection

I am in my countryhouse near Todi, in the Green Heart of Italy, namely Umbria.

This is a cluster of houses from the 1500 century. The Energy of this Place is amazing.

A creative explosion is taking place inside/outside myself. From painting to muzik
I am facing new challenges and experience new approaches. Insights are coming. Everything is flowing.Mind-blowing experiences are the everyday reality in here.

Out-of-body experiences, Shamanic journeys and past-life regressions are taking place
within the sacred circle of this place.

Come here: you'll be protected and facilitated through your personal growth process.

Take Your Time

Take your time. Yes.Indeed.This is the right time to immerse deep into My-Self and discover and develop new dimensions. I am not in a hurry...finally!

I can further develop My-Self as a visionary creator of new realities.

The Energy of the place is helping me to go on and on for eva eva eva.
In the next posting I am gonna show you some of my latest works. Stay tune!

Kanken_The Gate (Transformation)

Hey y'all! How you doing? Finally I am back!
Back from US, and back from my MA...I am finally R&R (Rest & Recreation) in my
countryhouse in the green heart of Italy. I am working in the garden and sketching/drawing and playing tabla in front of the fireplace.
During one of my Shodo (aka The Way of Calligraphy)sessions, this kanji arose:it is pronounced Kanken and it means "gate, change, transformation, shift, evolution".
I am changing my life again and again for "the only constant is change"!
See you soon on this blog or anywhere in the cyberspace or the 3D world.
Love y'all!
Marco.

International Festival: Success!

Dear All,
Thank you for joining us at the International Festival!
We Had FUN!
You can see the pictures hereand there!

I See What I Don't See.

Accellerating My-Self through the Events of this & following weeks.
I See What I Don't See.
Still Walking thru/across both Worlds...with a Smile on my Phace and a Pain in My Heart. It is Time to Change. Again.
I Come From Far Away. I Am Going Far Away.
With A Smile on My Face. Leave a Trace. Keep the Pace.
Be Thank-full For What I Done.

IUPUI International Festival: Tue Nov 15

Dear All,
y'all invited to the International Festival!
The International Club's Drumming Circle aka I-Hauz Drummerz will perform there, please come and join us!
Plus, free drum lessons, dance, free food and music from all around the world.
Bring yourself, your drum and have fun!

Love and respect from I-Hauz Drummerz (Marco, Gun and Yasir).
More information at

http://www.iupui.edu/~oia/AD/2005IntlFestival.html

Tribal Reality in Phull FX!

BoOoYakasha!
Today is Friday and, as usual, I am unleashing my Tribal Attitude to play with all the friends here at the International House.
Thus, after the cultural hour, bring your drum and have phun!
By the way, November 15 from 10 to 3 p.m we all are going to play at the University College,Room UC115 for the International Festival.
Wanna come? Wanna Play? Wanna have Phun? Come and enjoy!
Thank You.
Marco aka Tribal Reality

above: photoretouched picture. Courtesy of my man Franz. More of his pictures at http://tano.fotki.com/culturehour/good_time/

Cultural Hour @ International House: Italy

Hey folks, on OCT 21, I was very glad, together with my friend Franco, to talk about my country through presentation slides, jokes and tasty Italian food!
It was funny...people enjoyed both the presentation and the food.
I've posted some pictures...enjoy!
Marco.