Gráfica mística: Un viaje enteógeno hacia la creatividad

Abstract

This research explores the role of humanistic and religious studies of the Eranos Circle in understanding art as a spiritual experience within a psychedelic creative process. Starting with the central question: How can humanistic and religious studies of the Eranos Circle contribute to an understanding of art as a spiritual experience within a psychedelic creative process? The work delves into the intersection of art, mysticism, mythology, and depth psychology, analyzing how the concepts developed in Eranos can enrich artistic production influenced by altered states of consciousness. It begins with a contextualization of the Eranos Circle and its relevance in the dialogue between philosophy, religion, art, and psychology. It highlights the contributions of key figures such as Carl Gustav Jung, Mircea Eliade, Henry Corbin, and Joseph Campbell, who delved into archetypes, myths, and symbology, offering a framework for interpreting the spiritual dimension of art. It then examines the connection between artistic production and universal myths, considering art as a means of self-knowledge and transformation. In this context, the use of entheogenic substances in various shamanic traditions and their influence on creativity are analyzed, drawing parallels with contemporary visionary art. The perspectives of thinkers such as Aldous Huxley on expanded perception and the role of psilocybin in the generation of symbolic images and narratives are addressed. Through neuroscientific studies, the effects of psilocybin on cognition, divergent thinking, and symbolic production are discussed, as well as its relationship to mystical states and artistic creativity. The study also integrates analyses of artists who have explored entheogens as a creative tool, establishing a relationship between psychedelic iconography and Jungian archetypes. Art is examined as a bridge between the sacred and the psychological, highlighting the influence of Jung and Eliade on the interpretation of art as a spiritual language. Based on these findings, a process of artistic production from a symbolic and mystical perspective is proposed, as an application within contemporary art in the exploration of the sacred through graphic production. Finally, conclusions are presented on the relevance of Eranos' studies for understanding psychedelic art, as well as possible future directions for research in this field.