Upon moving back to Romania, I saw a great opportunity for offering an important service in the Sarmizegetusa Regia region where the field is as of yet unexploited let alone guided by strong leaders. I am now well connected to important resources, especially business collaborators, and to key stakeholders in the local and regional community, where I have gained support and respect for my work. I feel that I have now ‘traveled’ full circle as I am honoured to share the beauty and unique attributes of this little portion of my homeland to international, as well as Romanian travelers. ​

Art: Gabriel TORA

COMMUNITY ARTIST STATEMENT

I am primarily a human being thus a visionary; secondly, a peace-maker and community-engaged artist.
I have been preoccupied with understanding the commonality between all contexts of struggle in this world throughout history: political, economic, social, religious, as well as spiritual issues within the Self.

Motivation has come from uncovering the underlying connection between the suppression of individual power and the repeated domination over peoples and land.  The definition of power is, in my view, the ability to harness total consciousness in the governance of one’s own life, for the purpose of discovering one’s meaning and to share unique contributions that create harmony within the Self as well as the whole.


On the global stage, we are living an electrifying moment in history. As we emerge from the dysfunctional ego-centered paradigm that has conditioned humanity for thousands of years and which has naturally culminated, the mass consciousness is elevating. Individuals are releasing their out-dated belief systems. We are relearning to master self-awareness and personal responsibility for the purpose of co-creating our future. Victor Hugo acknowledged that, “Greater than the force of mighty armies, is the power of an idea whose time has come”. The idea of a radical human transcendence has arrived and its force is unstoppable.

A deep-seated urge propels me to inspire others to find their power as this is the key to actualizing a sustainable future.
Art, specifically theater, changed my life for it taught me to live in the moment, to listen to my instincts, to celebrate my originality and that of others, and to share my highest visions freely. At the heart of social change lies the change within the Self for we are all merely actors upon this stage. Art can and will earnestly change the world for we are free when we create from the heart.  My own life is a manifestation of this utopian ideal as I have discovered my power. My travels around the world, passion for theater, a bachelor degree in philosophy, as well as study of sacred Eastern traditions and contemporary integral spiritual thought, have had a profound influence in my quest.

The emerging Community Arts field is at the forefront of this transition period. I am primarily interested in transformational theatre practices such as Boal’s Theater of the Oppressed and Jodorowsky’s Psychomagic, which instigate contemplation about deep-seated emotions and ingrained belief systems, and lead to the subsequent transcendence over them. Of particular interest to me is the facilitation of workshops geared towards community-engaged artists and other leaders of sustainable cultural production to strengthen our collective ability to inspire widespread change.
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I am also interested in writing/directing/producing and facilitating the communal creation of radical theater and performance art, to bring theater’s celebratory, ritualistic and healing potential of covert collective demechanization, into the public realm.
A complimentary interest lies in the healing arts. Various forms of energy healing modalities are conducive to the release of stagnating energy blockages that kinder us from engaging life in fullest potential. Healing arts can be taught in an artistic, participatory manner and with the purpose of enabling participants to pass on these effective techniques.

Each individual is a work of art. I approach myself in this way as I strive to embody the power and joy of leading an authentic, creative life. Ultimately, the best form of art that anyone can offer is thine own Self. I humbly transmit this energy to all around me and hope to inspire you to believe in your ability to create yourself in your highest good.
​The future cries out for this.

Somewhere in between the Eras of Leo & Aquarius, there's a field;
​ I'll meet you there...

...and conduct good business with you!

​"Epoca in care traim este bolnava din cauza lipsei generalizate de semnificatii, generata de uitarea sursei din care am izvorat cu totii...
Daca vom recrea in mod constient aceasta relatie, inclusiv prin incarcarea lucrurilor materiale cu puterea creatoare universala, pamantul material se va uni din nou cu sursa spirituala a vietii. Vom contribui astefel la nasterea mai accelerata a Erei Varsatorului, minimizand durerile inerente oricarei nasteri."  
{cartea Tao al Banilor, "Munca privita ca o activitate semnificativa si aducatoare de satisfactie."}

ENGLISH Summary:
We have forgotten the Source from whence all comes and in general, we are at a loss of true sense along our way; thus we are ill within this current Era of life on Earth....
We can consciously rebuild our connection to Source by infusing the material world with the Universal Force of Creation thus unifying once more the material plane with spiritual Source. In this way, we are contributing to the accelerated birth of the Age of Aquarius, minimizing as much as possible the inherent pain associated with any birthing process. 

INVOCATIE CALAUZITOARE:
"Ma rog pentru capacitatea de a intelege si de a schimba toti factorii care mi-au rapit bucuria de a muncii, astfel incat atat eu si celelalte personae implicate in munca mea sa ne simtim impliniti si satisfacuti.
Ma rog pentru puterea de ma detasa de toate acele situatii de la locul de munca pe care nu le pot schimba intr-o maniera pozitiva. In schimb, doresc sa ma bucur plenar de situatile care imi aduc impliniri si fericire.
Ma rog pentru intelepciunea de a folosi asa cum trebuie aceste oportunitati."

"Mi-am facut bine munca si ii multumesc Creatorului pentru aceasta putere de a muncii."
{cartea Tao al Banilor, "Munca privita ca o activitate semnificativa si aducatoare de satisfactie."}

Invocation ENGLISH SUMMARY:
I pray for the capacity to understand and to transform any factors that have sucked away my joy of working, so that I and anyone involved in my work shall rediscover fulfillment and satisfaction. 
I pray for the power to detach from any situations at work which I cannot transform positively. Instead, I fully relish the situations that bring me satisfaction and joy.
I pray for the wisdom to utilize these opportunities for my highest Good.

I have completed my work in a good way, and I thank Creator for the power to work.
Aho.
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​​You can walk upon the sacred road of Money, cleansing and uplifting this Tool along the way, whilst creating the life of your dreams, which offers abundant harmonious gifts to all who cross your path.

​Have Faith in your Spiritual journey, envision onward, decide to walk deeper into matter, use the Tool wisely & honestly, remain detached from the seduction of success, balance the Fire & Water, ​enjoy your service on Earth.... Collaborate Creatively

Teodora Porumb 

"Vocea Vatrei"
Sarmizegetusa Regia, Romania