From November 28 to December 12, 2023, at the central headquarters of the Metropolitan Library in Bucharest, a series of events is taking place under the title "William Blake, a Prophet of Modern Times," which includes the photo-documentary exhibition "William Blake's Painting in the Light of Sahaja Yoga," created by Carol and Luis Garrido (United Kingdom). Carol and Luis Garrido conducted 14 years of research, among other things, leading to the discovery of the real tomb of the poet, painter, and prophet William Blake in 2018. The exhibition is presented in Romanian translation and is dedicated to the centenary of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga, a personality who herself promoted the art of Blake. The opening ceremony takes place on November 28 (William Blake's birthday) at 7:00 PM.
Event Schedule:
• Tuesday,
November 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM - Opening of the exhibition "William Blake's
Painting in the Light of Sahaja Yoga" by Carol and Luis Garrido
• Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 5:30 PM – Practical Session: Self-Realization - a Fulfilled Prophecy
• Tuesday,
December 5, 2023, at 5:00 PM - Conference: William Blake's Painting in the
Light of Sahaja Yoga
• Wednesday,
December 6, 2023, at 5:30 PM – Conference and Meditation: The Spiritual Pattern
of William Blake in Human History
• Thursday,
December 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM – Opera at the Library presents an Evening of
Music and Poetry from William Blake's Lyrics
• Friday,
December 8, 2023, at 5:30 PM – Reading Evening from William Blake's Creations
• Saturday,
December 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM – Recital of Indian Classical Music: Raag Bhairav
• Monday,
December 11, 2023, at 12:00 PM – Scientific session: Exploration of the
Symbolism and Interpretation Methods of William Blake's Literary and Visual
Creation
• Tuesday,
December 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM – Closing of the exhibition "William Blake's
Painting in the Light of Sahaja Yoga" by Carol and Luis Garrido
Admission to all events is free. Address:
Metropolitan Library Bucharest, central headquarters (Mihail Sadoveanu), Tache
Ionescu Street No. 4, Sector 1 (Romană/Amzei Square)
Project Team: Exhibition composed and
documented by Carol and Luis Garrido Translation into Romanian by Anca Ionescu
and Dragoș Rusu Curator: Viorel Untaru
Luis Garrido's exhibition contains a
selection of approximately 150 paintings by William Blake presented in three
parts, of which 70 will be exhibited at the Metropolitan Library. This small
series of paintings demonstrates that there are countless "Reflections of
Sahaja Yoga Principles in William Blake's Paintings."
Shri Mataji stated, "Sahaja Yoga is
intended for people with a very large heart, in which Jesus Christ could be
adored. That is why William Blake clearly said that England should be
Jerusalem."
In 2023, the 100th anniversary of the birth
of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi is celebrated. She lived a life dedicated to
transforming people's lives through the discovery and development of their own
spiritual natures. In the 1970s, she developed the Sahaja Yoga technique, which
involves activating the Kundalini energy, allowing people to achieve a state of
balance and develop intellectual and creative qualities. Shri Mataji traveled
worldwide for over 40 years, giving speeches and seminars and offering practical
teachings to thousands of people. Throughout her activities, Shri Mataji
received the United Nations Peace Medal, the Pleiade Award 1996 (Italy), and
the Gold Medal awarded by the "Eco Forum" Secretariat.
British lawyer of Portuguese origin, Luis
Garrido, was part of the leadership of the Blake Society in London for 12 years
and conducted research (in collaboration with the Blake Society and the London
Borough) on the location of William Blake's and his wife Catherine's graves,
identifying their exact location. He has published several acclaimed studies by
researchers worldwide on the works of the great English poet and painter,
including one on Jesus Christ in Blake's painting. Currently, Luis is working
on a new research project on the connection between William Blake's philosophy
and traditional Asian philosophical currents. Throughout all these activities,
his wife, Carol Garrido (M.A.), a landscape architect and former accredited
member of the Landscape Institute and the Blake Society committee, has been by
his side.
