DISCOVER THE PRINTS
Dear Readers and Creators,
“As above, so below; as below, so above.”
— The Emerald Tablet
The Principle of Correspondence reveals a quiet but profound truth. There is harmony, agreement, and reflection between all planes of existence. What unfolds in the unseen echoes in the seen. What exists within is mirrored without. The microcosm reflects the macrocosm.
This principle embodies the understanding that the laws governing the stars are not separate from those shaping the human soul. Every phenomenon, across every plane of being, is connected through a hidden symmetry like an invisible thread weaving together matter, mind, and spirit.
There are realms beyond our perception, layers of reality veiled from ordinary awareness. Yet through this principle, one gains a powerful instrument of insight which is the ability to reason from the known to the unknown. It is through correspondence that humanity has gently pried apart the barriers obscuring nature’s deeper truths.
The ancients spoke of the Veil of Isis, a symbol of the sacred mystery that conceals ultimate knowledge. Isis, the Egyptian goddess of wisdom, magic, fertility, and the natural world, declared:
“I am all that has been, and is, and shall be; and no mortal has ever lifted my veil.”
To glimpse beyond this veil is not to conquer nature, but to align with it. It is to awaken to the patterns that govern creation itself. The veil represents the threshold between matter and spirit, the mystery of birth, the origin of consciousness. It is both a boundary and an invitation.
Through awakening, intuition, and higher perception, fragments of this hidden knowledge reveal themselves. Not all truths are meant to be fully grasped by the rational mind, for the totality of the universe extends beyond human comprehension. Yet through alignment, one may feel what cannot be fully known.
The Principle of Correspondence invites us to observe deeply such things as the way a human eye looks like a galaxy, our lungs look like tree branches, the rhythm of breath mirrors the rhythm of the tides. How if we notice closely our inner world shapes our outer experience. In the infinitesimal lies the infinite.
This principle is not merely philosophical, it is experiential. It asks us to see differently, to recognize that every moment, every form, every pattern reflects something greater.
To understand correspondence is to stand at the edge of the veil…
and begin, ever so slightly, to see through it. And now you know why our mantra at Thèria Haus is “Close your eyes and see.”
With love and kindness,
The OG Thèria Family
The Comedy of Being Exhibit Mount Metal Print
The Principle of Correspondence
OIL PAINTING
The Comedy of Being
Original Oil Painting on Canvas
48x35in
SCULPTURE
The Comedy of Being
Inspired by the Hermetic teaching “As above, so below; as below, so above,” this sculpture explores the hidden relationships that connect all forms of life, knowledge, and consciousness. Rising from a thriving underwater ecosystem, a great shark hovers above a luminous Emerald Tablet, serving as both guardian and student of ancient wisdom. The work invites viewers to contemplate the invisible threads that unite the seen and unseen worlds, reminding us that the patterns governing the cosmos are reflected within every living being.
The shark's emerald eyes symbolize its awakening through knowledge. Having studied the Emerald Tablet, the legendary source of Hermetic philosophy, its vision has been transformed. No longer seeing only the physical world, it perceives the deeper correspondences woven throughout existence. The shark becomes a symbol of higher perception, representing the journey from instinct to wisdom, from observation to understanding. Its body is engraved with sacred symbols and hieroglyphs, suggesting that knowledge itself becomes inscribed upon the seeker.
Beneath the shark, a vibrant reef flourishes with extraordinary life. Coral formations, sea creatures, and delicate nudibranchs represent the countless expressions of creation that emerge from the same universal source. Just as galaxies resemble the spirals of seashells, rivers mirror veins, and lungs resemble the branches of trees, the underwater world becomes a reflection of the greater cosmos. The reef serves as a living reminder that the smallest forms often contain the blueprint of the largest mysteries.
Encircling the sculpture, ancient symbols are carved into a rich emerald-green base, creating a foundation of wisdom upon which the entire composition rests. Together, the shark, the tablet, and the flourishing reef form a meditation on perception, interconnectedness, and discovery. The Principle of Correspondence invites us to look beyond appearances and recognize that every creature, every pattern, and every plane of existence reflects something greater. It is an invitation to lift the veil, to seek understanding, and to remember that the universe continually speaks through the language of connection.
"Close your eyes and see."
Materials
Black patinated bronze shark, Gold-filled hieroglyphics, Genuine emerald eyes, Malachite Emerald Tablet, Porcelain and enamel coral, Malachite-clad bronze base, Hidden LED uplighting beneath the tablet
Dimensions
42in x 30in x 40in
