PARACOSM

A Paracosm is a detailed imaginary world frequently born out of the creator’s need to escape an extended period of trauma. A rich history, detailed geography, and even language can all be hallmarks of this alternate universe. A story-space in which a new narrative can unfold.

The Guardian of Eternity
2025
​The Trickster of Time
2025
Perpetual Disregard
​2012
Autumn Returns to a Town Called Memory
​2024
Time can change how you see something. When I first created this painting I was thinking about how we let the spaces we inhabit decay through impartial neglect. Nothing intentional or malicious, just by a familiarity that breeds a sort of apathy that makes us miss the changes around us, until the place we thought we knew is gone.

Now, there is a new tale to tell. One where we strive to keep the memory alive of what once was. To me Autumn is the time to stop and take notice of the changes in our habitat. Whether that place be a city, suburb, or countryside. Change will happen, but the story of what has passed is always just beneath the surface in faded letters and the changing of the colors of the leaves.

Maybe that says more about where I was twelve years ago as compared to where I am today.
Picture

Where Bedlam and Delirium Collide Before Dusk 24" x 12" 2024

Please feel free to contact me at chuckebloom@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

​April 2025
Autumn Coffee Concordia
3286 NE Killingsworth St. Portland

May 3rd & 4th
Saturday & Sunday
Three Rivers Artist Guild Spring Fling
Pioneer Community Center
615 5th St. Oregon City

June 7th & 8th
Saturday & Sunday
Troutdale Arts Festival
Downtown Troutdale

June 22nd
Sunday
Camas Pride Block Party with Gallery 408
Downtown Camas, WA
A Blessing for the Day

May the resiliency of Water teach me to 
     adapt to a changing world,
May the passion of Fire burn in my veins
     to power my intent,
May cleansing zephyrs of Air clear
     confusion from my thoughts,
May the strength of Earth sustain
     me on my journey.
So Mote It Be.







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