Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
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There are a lot of theories about the ways that art and alchemy cross paths. After all, the point of art for many is to manipulate the world around us. This past Bushwick Open Studios gave us some great examples of the craft at work.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
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House of Screwball threw their yearly party with performances and seances on a roof. The perfect way to kick off a weekend of events.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
Photo by @houseofscrewball

They exist because we exist. Spotted at 56 Bogart.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

9 of Pentacles Apothecary sold its goods. Spotted on Bogart Street.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

This 3D skull was probably one of the most Instagrammed pieces of the weekend. Spotted at 56 Bogart.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
Photo via @navituchka

Artist Dina Levy pulling it all together like Virgos do at the Virgo show.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

Pretty sure that lipstick is Makeup Forever.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
Photo via @arckiiart

We brought you some good ol’ Lilycrosses and veils which separate us from the stars and all that is holy just like in Waite’s Tarot deck at Tarot Society Gallery and Reading Room.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

This installation was like a technical ocean. Spotted at 17-17 Troutman.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
Photo via @dericccarner

Artist Brian Ortiz spotted at The Living Gallery.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

These mosaic shrines included esoteric images. Work by Joe Bochynski spotted at The Active Space.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

Abracadabra brought all of the acrobats.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy
Photo via @krissthemiss1

Artist Caitlin Karolczak paints subjects attempting to escape from a torturous past. Spotted at the artist’s studio.

Bushwick Occult Studios: Proof that Art is Alchemy

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