Fungi were once mistaken for plants. It took centuries for them to be recognized as a kingdom of their own. Artists, too, must learn to claim that kind of sovereignty—to stand apart and thrive in strange soil. In this audio essay by artist and witch Elisa Vita, you’ll hear about: • How mystery and magnetism feed creative identity • Why boundaries and selectivity are essential to artistic survival • The hidden allure of toads, mushrooms, and the “villainous” feminine in folklore • How to prote...
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Fungi were once mistaken for plants. It took centuries for them to be recognized as a kingdom of their own. Artists, too, must learn to claim that kind of sovereignty—to stand apart and thrive in strange soil. In this audio essay by artist and witch Elisa Vita, you’ll hear about: • How mystery and magnetism feed creative identity • Why boundaries and selectivity are essential to artistic survival • The hidden allure of toads, mushrooms, and the “villainous” feminine in folklore • How to prote...
In the first episode of Creative Bewitchment, Elisa reflects on what it means to be an artist and a witch. She introduces the three pillars of this project: archetypes and astrology, aesthetics as spellwork, and practical folklore.
Creative Bewitchment
Fungi were once mistaken for plants. It took centuries for them to be recognized as a kingdom of their own. Artists, too, must learn to claim that kind of sovereignty—to stand apart and thrive in strange soil. In this audio essay by artist and witch Elisa Vita, you’ll hear about: • How mystery and magnetism feed creative identity • Why boundaries and selectivity are essential to artistic survival • The hidden allure of toads, mushrooms, and the “villainous” feminine in folklore • How to prote...
