VISIONS OF ZOSIMOS with Eliza Swann

3910 Los Feliz Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 90027

27 May, 2023

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VISIONS OF ZOSIMOS with Eliza Swann During this talk, we'll focus specifically on the creative and spiritual philosophies of Zosimos of Panopolis, an alchemist living in Egypt in the 3rd century CE. Against the wider backdrop of alchemical philosophy, we'll examine Zosimos’s spiritual and artistic methods that use meditative practices, astrology, and the conjuration of the spirits of nature to achieve insight and transformation. Zosimos reveals an alchemy in which spiritual and material realities are ultimately nondual; in which materials become living bodies for divine spirits. In getting to know Zosimos, we can learn to employ his strategies for creative breakthrough and generative connection in our own lives. Eliza Swann is an interdisciplinary artist, intuitive, writer, and educator based in New York City and Twentynine Palms, CA. Eliza received a BA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, and an MFA from Central St. Martins in London. They are currently teaching alchemy at the Pratt Institute. Eliza founded the Golden Dome School in 2014 as an educational and curatorial platform for artists to explore mysticism. Ticket Price: $25 (in-person and Zoom options available) Please email [email protected] or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions. REFUND POLICIES All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for PRS events, except in the event of a medical emergency, including but not limited to a positive COVID-19 test. In the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event. PRS EVENT POLICIES * We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. * Events are subject to change without notice, including guest speakers and/or performers. * We encourage you to arrive at least 30 min. before the scheduled event start time to find parking, enjoy the Bookstore and take your seats. * Please turn off all mobile devices before the show. Talking and texting are not allowed during the events. * No filming, audio recording or mobile phone recording of events, screenings, concerts or other programs by audience members is allowed. * There is no smoking permitted on PRS grounds. * We strongly encourage guests to wear masks to PRS events to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. * PRS allows Service Animals into the facility under ADA and state guidelines. For further details please visit www.ADA.gov. No animals permitted whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support, under ADA guidelines and CA Health Code. * Please do not bring outside food or drink into PRS events. * Weapons are strictly prohibited at PRS events. COVID-19 Protocols for the Philosophical Research Society To ensure safety for visitors and staff, PRS has implemented the following measures: * Please stay home if you are feeling sick. Check the CDC website for coronavirus symptoms. * Please do not visit if you come in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days prior to your visit. * Face masks are strongly recommended to all visitors and staff indoors. See LA County recommendations. * Please use the outdoor courtyard when eating or drinking. * Capacity is limited for the purposes of safety. * Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the campus. * All visitors must follow the posted rules. More information: Los Angeles County: https://covid19.lacounty.gov Los Angeles City: https://coronavirus.lacity.org http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_SaferReturnWorkCommunity.pdf An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit. Those visiting the Philosophical Research Society, Inc. do so at their own risk of such exposure.