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Mortal Coiled Spectre (detail)

Mortal Coiled Spectre (detail) Oil on panel 24 x 36 inches 2018-2026 The wound is not merely something that happens to the psyche; it is the threshold through which the psyche comes to know itself. Hamlet, Act III, Scene I “He would be able to follow his mind into its secret places. This portrait would be to him the most magical of mirrors.” —The Picture Of Dorian Gray Kundalini rising Ghost in the machine Making art and writing about it is my way of making sense of my life and experiences, of processing the human condition, evolving as a person, and healing myself. My work is always both intellectual and visceral, universal and deeply personal. My influences and inspirations are eclectic, contradictory, and confrontational. I’m trying to access all energetic frequencies, all quadrants, all levels. Look up Ken Wilber AQAL and you’ll see what I’ve been grasping at like a hopeful toddler for decades while mostly failing, but can’t stop trying. Full painting, artist statement, connections to related work: nickbaxter.com -> journal This is your only spoiler alert: do not read if you prefer mystery and your own subjective conclusions about an artwork. Do read if understanding symbolism and intent enhances your experience of an artwork and you want to know why the fuck I’m referencing Kundalini and Shakespeare like a deranged Jungian surrealist. RIP

A piece by Nick Baxter at Nick Baxter in Austin, TX, posted on Nov 7, 2026.

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