Interaction

While the psychedelic movement was dedicate to enhancing a sublime experience, I am wary of comparison, as it means the work is showing that which already familiar. Ultimately it will be inevitable, as psychedelic is now a descriptive word to describe that which is abstract and mystifying. If it had come before the abstract art movements no doubt they would be called psychedelic as well, as they are mind manifesting, much like the period was. To avoid similarities, it is necessary not to replicate all hallmarks of the era, otherwise I will be creating a pastiche rather than a more original piece of work. However, if a viewer is reminded of psychedelia and the abstract sublime more than a depiction of the natural sublime, it is not a negative, as both are equally as valid.