Vincent Montecristo
The two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
SEEKING THE SECOND DAY
∞ + 1
Life is a buffet, made up of the image we’ve chosen, the discovery of the Golden Bough, Jean Valjean’s candelabras, and the aroma of coffee in the morning as soon as we wake.
It is said that Mark Twain once remarked: “The older I get, the more vividly I remember things that never happened.” Perhaps there exists within us a memory that transcends the history of events.
Henry Corbin calls it the imaginal world, a world that requires a specific perceptual faculty, where images preexist and are ordered before being perceived sensorially.
A poetic interstice from which emerges the image of the destiny we choose to live and that shapes our biography.
My name is Vincenzo Esposito.
Vincent Montecristo is my Second Personality, my Socratic daimon—the inner voice that guides me to the discovery of the “second day,” reminding me of the contents of my chosen image.
If, as Alfred Whitehead claims, the Universe tends towards the creation of beauty, aligning with this movement means understanding one’s purpose.
The ∞ + 1.
I explore the world through art and philosophy, meet people, listen to stories, and sell objects that encapsulate entire lives.
Every object is a story, every encounter a step towards the second day.
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OUR MISSION
In the intimate confines of these pages, one will not find a scientific treatise, nor a claim of authority akin to a grand novel resonating with the charm of Gatsby’s dandyism. Instead, they reveal themselves as fragments of an enigmatic voyage, laid out on a map yet to be drawn.
Embracing the wisdom of Mark Twain’s adage, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why,” we embark on an exploration—a quest for the “why.” A profound quest that unfolds the essence of our being, our role in this world—our quest for the second day.
This second day, a pursuit of Aphroditean beauty, a Platonic vision of authentic and fitting manifestation in every aspect of existence. True beauty finds its roots in authenticity, as we radiate our most beautiful selves when genuine.
Guided by the philosophical echoes of Plato, Jung, and Hillman, we encounter our destiny, our Daimon—a presence perennially dwelling within us, as they articulate the quintessence of the second day. This cosmic rendezvous emanates through the conduit of intuition, as we bring to life the intelligent spirit embedded in our inherent image—a gift bestowed upon our very birth, dedicated to shaping the world around us.
We delve into the profound revelation that each of us carries a unique and individual image, an “inner destiny” guiding us towards our passions, talents, and distinctive paths in life. This destined image resides in the depths of our unconscious, emerging through dreams, fantasies, aspirations, and profound inclinations, directing us to an authentic expression of our selves.
This profound journey entails the deciphering of reality—a complex tapestry woven from subjective and objective strands. Yet, dare we breach the bounds of conventional perception and regard reality as a projection of our consciousness, an intricate web spun within the confines of our minds.
In this philosophical foray, we discover the potency of archetypes—a symbolic infrastructure unlocking the enigma of reality. These fundamental building blocks of human thought, as cherished by Socrates, form the bedrock of our comprehension and understanding of existence.
As Jung expounds, archetypes represent the universal patterns of thought, symbols, and images entrenched within the collective unconscious of humanity. They unfurl the narrative of myths—tales of significance and symbolism, weaving extraordinary characters and events—exploring the very genesis of our world, our humanity, and the profound interplay between divine nature and human destiny.
The journey reaches a momentous juncture where the mythical and archetypal realms entwine. As we act upon the image of myth, we indelibly influence the associated archetypes. A transformation or reinterpretation of a myth inflicts a profound metamorphosis upon the corresponding archetype—a harmonious interplay shaping our consciousness and existence.
And how do we channel this alchemy of myth and reality? Our canvas of expression is art—a potent medium with a magical touch. In this realm, the alchemical process unfurls—an alchemy of the psyche—a re-imagination, a revitalization, a fantastical triumph over the tangible world.
Thus, Alchemical Archeo Mythology is borne—a process of transmuting the primordial mythological image. Within this cultural cauldron, the ancient Greek myths, etched into our very DNA, unleash a torrent of emotions, resurrecting the secrets of our psyche. And Greece—oh, not merely the geographical terrain but the realm of the soul, as illuminated by the visionary James Hillman.
In statues and paintings, the body of myth transcends to a tangible narrative—an explosion of kinesthetic art. Here, we embark on a purposeful endeavor—a creation of art that mirrors the transformation from the original myth to a healed image—a vision resonating with a world at peace.
Traditionally, Olympus resided in perpetual conflict—a realm of powerful beings ensnared in endless rivalry. Yet, our art breathes new life into this mythic tapestry—transforming strife into harmony—a harmonious vision of a utopian world.
Alchemical Archeo Mythology—the panacea for our imagination, the elixir healing our archetypes through art that transcends mere myth. A sacred journey that uncovers the eternal quest—the quest for the second day—a quest that intertwines the very essence of myth and reality.
