• Artist: Maryse Casol
• Sennelier Soft Pastel on Arches 300 gsm Paper
• 30" x 22.5" / 76 cm x 56.5 cm
• Made in Canada
• Signed Casol on the back
• July 25, 2026
• Photo: Valentina Casol
Expression Métaconscientiste marks a profound continuation in the evolution of Maryse Casol's Abstract Realism. Rooted in a metaconscientist approach, this masterpiece elevates painting into a sacred space for exploring the human psyche—bridging consciousness, the preconscious, and the unconscious.
The work evokes the indwelling presence of the Shekhinah, serving as a visual manifestation of inner light and spiritual elevation. Drawing fundamental inspiration from the Sephirotic Tree, or Tree of Life, the composition becomes a bridge connecting the visible and invisible dimensions of existence.
As an expression of Ontocolorist Poetry within Abstract Realism, Expression Métaconscientiste establishes color as its primary ontological language. The principles of Love, Light, Strength, and Majesty structure a deeply contemplative journey directed entirely toward the Sublime.
Every pigment chosen operates as both physical matter and spiritual symbol:
• Persian Red: Embodies creative intensity, passion, and the vital impulse of life.
• Luminous Yellow: Reveals the sacred dimension of divine knowledge and the supreme clarity of the spirit.
• Diaphanous Blue: Opens an expansive realm of serenity, transparency, and absolute infinity.
The physical presence of Expression Métaconscientiste rests upon centuries of French artistic craftsmanship and material excellence.
Sennelier Pastels: A Parisian Legacy of Pure Pigment
Founded in 1887 on the Quai Voltaire in Paris—just steps from the École des Beaux-Arts and the Louvre—Maison Sennelier established itself as the master colorist to the impressionist and modern avant-garde. Gustave Sennelier formulated his famous extra-soft pastels at the explicit request of Edgar Degas, who sought a medium with unprecedented color saturation and velvety tactile depth. Sennelier colors subsequently fueled the masterpieces of Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso. In this work, Casol utilizes these pure, unadulterated pigments to capture light in its rawest, most vibrant form.
Arches Paper: Over Five Centuries of Noble Papermaking
Created in 1492 in the Vosges region of eastern France, the Arches mill has embodied papermaking perfection for more than 500 years. Crafted on cylinder moulds using 100% natural cotton fibers and traditional gelatin sizing, Arches paper offers an incomparable texture, structural durability, and archival permanence. Historically selected for major historical projects—from Napoleon’s Description de l'Égypte to the original works of Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí—Arches paper provides the ultimate archival foundation for Casol’s soft pastels, ensuring the chromatic power of the piece endures through generations.
In an era marked by noise and digital acceleration, Expression Métaconscientiste offers a profound sanctuary of contemplation. It is not merely an artwork to be observed; it imposes a sacred pause, inviting the viewer into a sensory experience where color becomes a direct path toward inner transcendence.
"Effluve de la Shekhina. L'Arbre sephirotique; Arbre de vie, d'Amour, de Lumière, de Force, de majesté. Le Sublime." — Maryse Casol
This work is rooted in a metaconscientist approach, in which painting becomes a space for exploring consciousness, the preconscious, and the unconscious. It evokes the Indwelling Presence of the Shekhinah as a manifestation of inner light and spiritual elevation.
Its composition draws inspiration from the Sephirotic Tree, or Tree of Life, a symbol of the unity between the visible and the invisible worlds. The principles of Love, Light, Strength, and Majesty shape a contemplative journey directed toward the Sublime.
As an expression of Ontocolorist Poetry within Abstract Realism, the work makes color its essential language. The work invites the viewer into a contemplative sensory experience in which color becomes simultaneously matter, symbol, and a path toward contemplation.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
The Shekhinah symbolizes the divine indwelling presence and sacred feminine light, while the Sephirotic Tree represents the cosmic structure of creation and spiritual ascent. Painted by Maryse Casol on July 25, 2026, this piece utilizes pure Sennelier soft pastels on 100% cotton 300 gsm Arches paper, manufactured in France.
2026
On July 25, 2026, creation of Expression Métaconscientiste and authoring of the philosophical text in Sainte-Dorothée, Quebec, Canada.
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