ETHEREAL
“What is happiness? The feeling of power raising, of resistance being defeated.[…] and an extreme decision was presented to the Old God: mankind has become scientific, there is nothing else to do, it must be drowned!”
The Antichrist, Friedrich Nietzsche, 1895
ETHEREAL takes inspiration from various elements, linked together by the red thread of self-determination.
In his ‘The Antichrist’, Nietzsche ponders upon the deep meaning of being a virtuous man (as per virtus), as well as the contrast of humans provided with scentia (knowledge) against ignorantia, perpetuated for centuries and mostly promoted from Christian Church, which gains its power upon fear and focuses on sins over happiness, self-determination and self-realisation.
The link with the Bible came spontaneously, focusing on Angels’ Hierarchy and upon their accurate description, utterly unlike mutual imagination, but nevertheless still portrayed as ‘beings’,entities, something not defined, without the need to be, often developing and volatile: it exists and it lasts.
Self-determination, mutability, growth, but also deep self-acceptance are hold tight, in my opinion, by Drag artists, at least in the modern society, moreover by Drag Kings.
Drag Kings not only embrace their gender identity/ies, they change, transform, look for themselves and on top of all that, they rise a strong social claim, embracing feminine strength and masculine kindness. With art and performance they promote a non-toxic masculinity. Drag Art leaves behind genders’ social definition, prejudice and bias against femininity and masculinity, they mix them together creating a world custom-made for everybody.
Furthermore, Drag Kings take advantage of scentia in order to joke about toxic characters and to open to public debate, to unveil social - related issues and actively transform our society into a better inclusive future.
This is VIRTUS.
SERAPHIM : Belong to the highest order of Angels, the closest to God. They receive and immediately form the ideas and directives in order to evolve a cosmic complex. According to Thomas Aquinas, the seraphim presided over charity.
Two 925 silver pleated ear cuffs, embellished with onyx and coloured rhinestone.
170€ (VAT included)
CHERUBIM : Reside beyond the throne of God, in the depths of the firmament, they are, therefore, guardians of light and of the stars. They elaborate the immediate intuitions of the Seraphim, translating them into reflections and thoughts of wisdom. They are usually mentioned in the plural, but also in the singular.
925 silver chin cuff with onyx charm.
155€ (VAT included)
OPHANIM : Angelic beings with a changing form and infinite colours. Their task is to translate into action the wisdom and thought elaborated by the Cherubim. Ezekiel describes these wheel as objects or living creatures that possess a spirit.
Moonstone single earring, dedicated to Sturm Ut Drag, visual performer in black and white, they bring back gentle Dandy aesthetic.
120€ (VAT included)
VIRTUS : The Virtues reside in the orbital sphere of Mars. They define the archetype , in terms of specific qualities, of the created elements, since everything that changes and evolves in creation is due to them.
925 silver tie clip dedicated to King Louis, drag king, blue enthusiast, with gentleman touch.
130€ (VAT included)
SCIENTIA : In Latin scientia translates as science, knowledge or cognition, deriving from the verb scire. This term does not refer solely to a specific field of study, but rather indicates a broader understanding of reality and a body of knowledge acquired through experience or learning.
Head jewel silver pleated, with big spikes and Corniola charm. To King Valery, metalhead with the sweetest heart.
190€ (VAT included)
As per usual, part of the income on this collection will be donated to CASA DELLE DONNE, which provide aim to women in need.
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