Crossing Over

Dimensions: 20″ x 20″
Crossing Over depicts the moment of death when spirit leaves the body and begins the journey back to source. Inspired by the Artworks of  Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach

Step into the mystical and symbolic universe of Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach — one of Germany’s most visionary and rebellious painters. 🌌

In this immersive video, Rassouli uncovers the hauntingly symbolic world of Diefenbach, whose monumental artworks blend mythology, nature, spirituality, and social defiance. Known for his fog-drenched canvases and enigmatic figures,

Diefenbach invites us into a world where nature speaks louder than religion, and life is guided by cosmic mystery and freedom. Near the end of the video, you’ll find several paintings by Emerging Fusionart students of Rassouli’s online art sessions inspired by Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach. The Fusionartists whose paintings have been shown are: Küllike Pilden, Isabelle Ribuot, Michelle Silverman, Kavita Sirichand, Lauri Shainsky, Gitty Rassouli, Rosario Zepeda, and Jackie Lyon.