"Mephistopheles can be categorized as a trickster or playful spirit, this being one of the possible meanings of his name. The Latin word "Mephitis" means "of poisonous odor", or "of dark origin." We can also associate it with the word "Anopheles" meaning "useless." However, in the writings of Thucydides, Plato and Aristotle, it is translated as "something harmful or injurious."
Mephisto gives those who seek him what is asked and shows us that what we want is not necessarily what we need. This is one of the reasons why he is viewed as a trickster."
- Mateo Jaramillo
Image: "Mephisto", Eduard von Grützner (1985)
In Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam, God's finger stretches fully outward, while Adam's finger is bent at the last joint.
This illustrates well the message Michelangelo wanted to drive: God is always present, but it is up to humans to take the initiative to connect with Him.
Jim Morrison. Our Shaman, our Mr. Mojo Risin', our frontman, our American Poet.
Today, we remember Jim. A singular artist whose creativity knew no boundaries, his influence can still be felt through every generation of listeners who discover The Doors for the first time.
Through his music, poetry, and fearless pursuit of artistic expression, he challenged audiences to see the world differently. More than five decades later, his words continue to inspire, provoke, and resonate with those who find meaning in them.
Photos by David Sygall, Paul Ferrara, Michael Montfort, and Ethan Russell.