Equalia as the Maltese goddess sits in the middle of the Mediterranean. In these 2 versions of the painting I try to convey, both the terror of the refugees crossing over the sea to Europe, and a sense of protection. She has always been there, hidden and forgotten, both a presence and an absence to be filled.
Although her ancient names are unknown, I call her Equalia today because Europe and the world urgently need equalising plans to work with the refugee situation. The rich world must do infinitely more. But this requires a strengthening of the leftish compassion and rationality before the right react disasterously. A spiritual componant is vital.
So I am hosting a left wing spirituality event on Monday 26th. September, 7-9 at Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq., London, WC1 R4RL. I will give a talk and exhibit some paintings. There will be performances, meditation and a ceremony. It will be a free event for free spirits, of any religion or none who are open to the idea of other dimensions that science has not yet understood AND are politically left.
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We don’t believe that Capitalism, Patriarchy and Racism can be dissolved only by material means. Traditionally the left has been sceptical about spirituality, associating it with often oppressive religions. Yet spirituality too can easily become hierarchical unless equality is at its very heart. The path of Equalia explores an alternative SYSTEM for daily life and gives MEANING to the soul’s journey through many lifetimes. SHE is the equalising force in nature – human and non human, that we can learn to attune to more powerfully.
Jocelyn Chaplin 
Hi Jocelyn, This is fantastic! As always- art is subjective, so, for me your work symbolises a three-way crossroads; a safe entrance & protection is offered through Equalia. The eye cannot avoid a heart-like shape (a universal symbol) emphasised by the ‘exaggerated’ (matronly) loin & wide hips representing a safe sheltering; a mother opening to her offspring from the surrounding turbulence & chaos.
Now this is an interesting ‘coincidence’, this Friday 20th & Saturday 21st is the 7th Annual Rite of Her Scared Fires -thousands will petition Hekate to help refugees of war. You mention that “her ancient names are unknown”, it appears that Hecate and Equalia have indeed manifested (rebirthed) through different channels for example, Hecate had previously been associated with Artemis and Innana.
Worth contemplating.
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Thanks so much for your appreciation of the Equalia painting. Your words ‘wide hips representing a safe sheltering, a mother opening to her offspring from the surrounding turbulence and chaos’ are beautiful. At first I experienced Equalia almost as an abstract force like the Tao. But now I realise she can ALSO be the protective mother so needed in these times.
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