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CLERGY

CLERGY

CLERGY

Living Signifiers of

CULTURES SPIRITUAL LANDSCAPE

The Contemporary

The Contemporary

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About The Drop

 Unique NFT collections of each member will be released during the Summer months of 2022 in fortnightly intervals.

There will be 420 variations of each figure.

The Contemporary 

DEEPAK CHOPRA

SAM HARRIS

CHRIS EVANS

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

DWAYNE JOHNSON

DAVID HUBERMAN

JORDAN PETERSON

JOE ROGAN

TONY ROBBINS

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY

RUSSELL BRAND

ECKHART TOLLE

CLERGY

This series Honours Contemporary figures

who fulfil the role that was once occupied by the church.

They Each bring together science and spirituality

 

in their own, understandable, inspiring way, to serve and orientate the masses.

Let's give them the titles they deserve. 

ARTWORK

 About James Solly's

About The Art
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The digital technique applied to these portraits has been created

By Fine Artist, Author & Hypnotherapist, James Albert Solly.

While still resembling the contemporary public figures,

this collection is made up of rudimentary irregular polygons.

The pieces allude to humanities multifaceted nature:

we are all made of many shades, with many sides, and many faces.

There is a game at play in James' works: 

a purposeful dance between two dimensional mediums and three dimensions illusions.

The viewer is made to be aware that they themselves impose life and/or meaning upon the artwork,

as the polygons culminate in the mind of the viewer

to become more than the some of their parts. 

Through re-appropriating christian symbolism,

and creating a homage to the traditional aesthetics of stain glass windows, 

these works give rise to the question

'What does the modern day religion look like?'

 

Through out history,

men have created low resolution avatars of themselves

fit for the zeitgeist / public consumption.

These NFT's can be said to explore how the most significant cultural figures of today

are attempting a greater transparency with the public than those that came before.  

They are pushing beyond the tendency towards 2-D tales of heroes and villains, 

and in doing so, becoming something entirely more recognisable,

humanising the archetypes of mythology.

 

 

By Michael C.S. Davidson.

Critical

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Collection Selection

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BISHOP ROGAN

With a background in comedy and fighting, he brings a wholesome masculine edge to the audible area that has welcomed men of the most overtly masculine nature to start listening to in-depth theories on philosophy, spirituality, science and psychology. All of his podcasts have a strong moral impetus, going a long way to make self-improvement and integrity manly and cherished, reaching a previously forsaken demographic.

He is known for his humility and easy-going style, Joe allows his guests to be comfortably honest by providing them with the time to get to the heart of what they truly want to say. 

 

Joe Rogan's Podcast:

The Joe Rogan Experience is the most wide spread podcast to date. Listened to by over 11 million people with over 190 million downloads every month. Joe uses this platform to communicate with leading minds of contemporary culture, such as Elon Musk, Jordan Peterson & even Stevo.

The Clergy Members

CARDINAL CHOPRA

With a medical background, Chopra combines western science with deep understandings from eastern spiritual traditions, making them relevant and accessible for the modern ear.  He is renowned for enabling people to reach optimal health mentally, physically and spiritually through sound, simple advice. 

He is masterful in conveying functional, practical ways in which to access profound, in-depth perspectives through meditation and other spiritual practises.

Dubbed an 'Urban Guru', he has been a shining example how the contemporary world, despite its pace, technology and distractions can be the perfect platform to access a spiritually fulfilling life.

Deepak Chopra has written over 50 books and inspired countless with his fascinating insight into spirituality, mindfulness and health. 

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MONK ROCK

Through his rigorous body-building regimes and gargantuan fan base, 'The Rock' has become a beacon of personal discipline and self improvement. In true monk fashion, Johnson is an inspiring reminder to 'FOCUS!', stop making excuses and turn up. He is a constant demonstration of man's capacity to reach for and maintain a peak state physically, mentally and economically: he purposefully intends to stand as a living testament to the potential of the contemporary man. 

Despite being famous for his 'smack talk', it is his personal integrity, humour and positivity that has seen him shine far  beyond his peers, reigniting an interest in mythology for children and adults alike. He is an orientating example of true embodied masculinity. 

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, is in his own right both one of the most successful wrestlers, and actors, of all time.

BISHOP BRAND

Russell Brand is a classical parodical son figure set in modern times. He saturated the realms of ego and materiality before humbly resurfacing as a spiritualist of moral conquest.

His shameless honesty in the face of systemic corruption and nihilistic societal undertones has allowed the public to see a true hero's journey unfold before their eyes, and now? He now holds the attention of the masses.

His story is a testament to the power of forgiveness, learning from our mistakes, and the strength of articulate honesty. His work now looks to bring balance to the western world's well developed liberal perspective through integrating self-empowerment, spiritual conquest, personal discipline, humility, gratitude and the daring expression of curiosity. Brand holds court in this subtly challenging area, at the forefront of public discord. 

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As a comment on modern culture, during Brand's libertarian years, he was painted in the liking of Jesus by our resident artist. It turned out to be a prophecy! And his next tour was labelled such - 'The Messiah.'

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POPE PETERSON

With prolific depth, coherence and precision, Jordan Peterson, has stoically laid the intellectual foundations to combine biology and psychology with mythology, spirituality and religion. His meteoric rise to fame is a testament to the relevance of his message. He has literally, -- changed the lives of countless people just from his words.

In his biblical series, he meditates upon messages from each biblical story in the old testament, translates them for the modern ear and unpicks the psychological value at its core. This is the work the church could/should have been doing for the past few centuries, but it has instead become a mantle taken up by a clinical psychologist. The results have been mind-blowing, humbling and fascinating.

He is one of the few people to have fully articulated the depths of his understanding and psyche, wrestling with the biggest questions he could find, and scrutinising his own answers with a demonic ferocity. In true messianic fashion, Peterson willingly entered hell and was resurrected with an unshakable light upon which we can renew our faith. 

Project Utility

FRIAR ROBBINS

Tony Robbins is larger than life - literally - and his stature matches his impact on the self-help community. He is unrivalled in his reach, providing a sturdy stair way up and out of the dark depths many find themselves in. Listening to Tony Robbins in full flow is both therapeutic and motivationalRobbins utilises science and psychology alongside simple and powerful techniques to generate massive shifts in perspective. Famous for his blunt address of issues, Tony does not blinker himself from the dark, instead, he faces the dark head-on, and does so with an unshakable faith in the strength of the light. Not dissimilar to an evangelical preacher, he harnesses the power of the pump to move through barriers and orientate people back towards a life path that they truly desire. 

The dark suffering in his early life reveals birthed his unquenching desire to serve people - and now he proclaims service to others is an ultimate end in itself. A Saints message indeed. 

Just as he tackles the darkness, he also pushes others to the dizzying heights, coaching people to unbelievable wealth - truly exploring man's potential. 

He is a Titan in the realm of transmutation and here we honour him as part of the contemporary clergy, fulfilling the work the church proclaims is its duty! 

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BROTHER HUBERMAN

Andrew D. Huberman is a neuroscientist and associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made many contributions to the fields of brain development, brain plasticity, and neural regeneration and repair. 

 

We are honouring him for his mighty contributions in both science and online audio content. He has created a platform to deconstruct the latest in neuroscience for the layman. With science being our 'modern god', by facilitating a bridge of understanding, he could not be more of a contemporary clergy member.

Huberman focuses on areas of practical utility, giving people the key insights into how our brains and bodies work, and how we can best utilise them. Dispelling commonly held myths with the latest studies he has found he then presents them in a digestible, passionate way. His hungry curiosity for life is contagious and has the listener itching to know the latest terminology. 

 

Though he is tentative to step over into the realm of philosophy, the orientation of his podcasts is all about helping his fellow man access their potential based upon the most conscious understanding he can find. He shines a light unto the many mysteries of our physical nature with a sense of wonder and  , and we felt it incredibly necessary to welcome you to our clergy! 

BISHOP EVANS

Chris Evans is a television presenter, radio DJ and producer for radio and television. For a long time now, Evans has been the voice that enthusiastically awakens the nation from their slumber, on some of our major radio stations. We honour him here not just for the endless reservoir of positivity he offers us when we need it the most, but for his new fascination with well-being and health. Evans has utilised his enormous reach and bounty of goodwill to create one of the ultimate platforms for cutting edge thinkers to communicate their life-changing messages to the masses. His curiosity and zest allows pioneers in the world of health and mindfulness to be heralded in a most favourable light, while also being given the time and space to communicate their core messages. His incredible reading ability means he asks the most informed questions and truly squeezes all of the juices out of his guests. Chris is doing the work of the church by allowing the masses access to the keys for abundance, and health; reminding us of our ability to embrace our potential. He is a true Shepard in these postmodern times, and so we offer you the title of bishop, and a spot amongst the contemporary clergy. 

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CARDINAL TOLLE

 Eckhart Tolle is a German-born spiritual teacher and self-help author of  'The Power of Now' and 'A New Earth'. According to the scale of consciousness by David Hawkins, his words measure the highest. Tolle has pierced the public psyche with the simplicity of his message - be present. As Einstein states - it takes a genius to be simple. This core of presence - articulated in his slow, digestible way - is revealed to be the transmutational aspect at the heart of most spiritual practices: therapy and focus. He liberates people from the hell of the lower dimensions ( ego and the time-based mind ) by offering the transformative tools that can be accessed by anyone. Tolle offers an awareness of the power from within the now to cast off the crud and consciously construct our own constitutions in order to facilitate the change we crave, and experience the life we have been given. It is a revolution of the mind that he has brought upon culture, and old power structures will no doubt slowly crumble in the face of the liberated individuals that he has nurtured and mentored through his works. According to  Jordan Peterson's interpretation of the bible, this is in line with the core teaching of Christian mythology. We offer Tolle the title of Cardinal to honour the role he is already fulfilling in our modern society. Thank you for your contribution. 

ARCHBISHOP ATTENBOROUGH

Sir David Frederick Attenborough is a broadcasterbiologist, natural historian and author. He is best known for working conjunction with the BBC on the nine natural history documentary series's that together form the 'Life' collection, a comprehensive survey of animal and plant life on Earth.

He is unanimously a top favourite amongst iconic voices in culture: the dulcet tones we like to drift off to while we are informed of the incredible, miraculous variety of life upon our planet. His documentaries and insight into nature are unparalleled. He offers his audiences awe, majesty and humility, docing them up with an awareness of how intricate, intelligent and magnificent our planet truly is. In turn, he advocates and facilitates the protection and maintenance of our incredible, precious ecosystem. This orientates us, bringing light to the severe consequences of our excessive and ignorant behaviour as a species.

Attenborough is the father we all long for, guiding us with a conscientious awareness of both our surroundings and the responsibility we all have for it.

We thank you Sir Attenborough, and we exalt you as one of the highest members of our contemporary Clergy - Archbishop.

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In association with

'Orientate'

Higher Self & Inner Child 

A Guided Meditations Audio Programme

By Helpful Holistics

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