"Spiritual life cannot be delegated; true spiritual experience can only come from within, and it is only through individual effort to deepen the process that a state of grace can be achieved. Certain kinds of knowledge can only be earned, sometimes through effort, and other times through suffering." So said Hyman Bloom, the influential but overlooked painter. Despite Bloom's European Jewish heritage, his lifelong interest in mysticism ultimately transcended any one religion, philosophy or point of view. Featured image is "Two Fish Heads" (1959), reproduced from 'Modern Mystic: The Art of Hyman Bloom,' published by D.A.P. Read more via linkinbio. #hymanbloom #twofishheads #hymanbloomtwofishheads #yomkippur https://www.instagram.com/p/CjV33CMJ_8R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=