Art, Nature and Consciousness: A conversation with Eileen Hall, Founder of Tayos
Jul 20, 2022
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Eileen Hall, founder of Tayos, discusses the role of art in healing our psyches. She believes that every element in nature has consciousness and can form a relationship with humans. Her collaboration with Jon Hopkins on Music for Psychedelic Therapy incorporates healing sounds from the Tayos caves.
Exploring the role of environments in healing psyches through art and nature.
Belief in the consciousness and sentience of every element in nature and forming relationships with them.
Collaboration between Eileen Hall and Jon Hopkins to create healing music incorporating sounds from the Tayos caves.
Deep dives
The Story of Tios Caves and the Quest for Hidden Treasures
The podcast episode explores the story of the Tios caves in Ecuador and the quest for hidden treasures. Eileen Hall, an artist and consciousness explorer, shares the history of her father's expedition to uncover the rumored treasure in the caves. The expedition, supported by the British and Ecuadorian governments, led to the mapping of the cave system and the discovery of new species of flora and fauna. While the treasure itself was not found, the experience inspired Eileen's work as an artist and her deep connection to nature.
The Unique Perspective of Eileen Hall and her Artistic Journey
Eileen Hall's unique perspective as an artist and consciousness explorer is discussed, highlighting her exploration of the relationship between humans and nature through art, music, and science. Her work is influenced by her personal experiences and connections to the elements, particularly water. The concept of 'luminous sentience' is introduced, which refers to the meeting point of human consciousness and the consciousness of nature.
The Numinous Sonofield and the Music for Psychedelic Therapy
Eileen Hall and composer John Hopkins collaborated on a record called 'Music for Psychedelic Therapy.' This project incorporates the concept of the 'Numinous Sonofield,' which seeks to create a musical journey that supports individuals during psychedelic experiences. The album features recordings from the Tios caves and aims to create an emotional bridge between humans and nature through music.
The Residential Program at the Monroe Institute
Eileen Hall attended the Creation Station residential program at the Monroe Institute. The program provided an opportunity for her to deepen her exploration of altered states, consciousness, and art. The experience allowed her to connect with other creatives, clear emotional blockages, and learn more about the science and consciousness work conducted at the Monroe Institute.
Connecting with Eileen Hall and Supporting the Tios Project
To connect with Eileen Hall and explore her artwork, individuals can visit her personal website at Eileen-Hall.com and follow her on Instagram at Hall_Eileen. Prints and originals of her artwork are available for purchase. For updates and more information about the Tios project, individuals can visit tyos.org and sign up for the newsletter. Donations to support the project are also welcome. Additionally, there are plans for an immersive art installation and art experience in collaboration with other artists.
This week's guest Eileen Hall is an Ecuadorean/Scottish artist, explorer and the founder of Tayos, an organization supporting the protection of endangered habitats in Ecuador. Inspired and ignited by the work of her late father Stan Hall, Eileen's research into psychology, consciousness and wellbeing is embedded into all her work, particularly in her work as co-director of the Tayos art project which explores the role that our environments play in healing our psyches. "My art is here to give a voice to the elemental intelligences that exist in nature." Exploring the depths of her own psyche and collective consciousness, Eileen seeks to understand and embrace the primal intelligence that directs human evolution.
"Consciousness is the origin of everything... I believe every element has some sort of sentience, some sort of consciousness you can speak to, and you can form a relationship with it." Her collaboration with musician Jon Hopkins on his latest release, Music for Psychedelic Therapy incorporates healing sounds from the Tayos caves.
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