After the intense visual imagery of The Aesthetic of Opulence LP, this endeavor takes a more subtle approach, akin to the strategic moves on a chessboard, while staying true to the artistry it embodies. It delves into the realms of theology and cosmology — essential elements in the formation of Quintessential Arts. Unfazed by the pursuit of commercial success, it allows the records to speak for themselves much like the carefully crafted moves of a grandmaster in chess match, this effort combines woozy samples, soul-stirring Negro spirituals, and timeless classical hymns, all intertwined with a cinematic soundscape captivating the senses. Each track seamlessly tying to the next, forming a harmonious composition that not only romanticizes the dark chapters of human existence but also seeks to unravel the mysteries behind them. It's an auditory voyage, a celestial experience in its own right. To amass a genuine appreciation for this project, one must embark on a journey through the legendary narratives shrouded in enigma. This remarkable creation, unquestionably a work of art, has unequivocally proven its worth. Drawing inspiration from the profound wisdom of the world's greatest minds, it weaves their immortal words into the tapestry of this organization, effortlessly blending nostalgia with a fearless gaze towards the future, boldly staking its claim on the landscape of artistic innovation, assuming a pivotal role in what is uncharted territory for Quintessential Arts if you may... This project is a careful orchestration sparking emotions, provoking introspection and planting seeds of curiosity while leaving a mark on the creative landscape
ABOUT US
Quintessential Arts is an artistic organization that takes art to a broader spectrum, the name acts as something the organization stands for - the fifth essence, quintessential arts epitomizes what art is by recreating, reinventing, reiterating, and reinterpreting creations from previous centuries thereafter creating clothes which encode the ideas then decoding the ideas through the sonic.
Just like there is no religion without science and there isn't science without religion, as an organization working on several projects at one go quintessential arts is aware that without the sonic there are no garments and without the garments there is no sonic, lockscreens and other endeavors which set it apart from a typical artistic organization.
For quintessential arts the goal is to challenge the natural order of things, be the voice of reason and make those that don't identify with the status quo identify with it.
Many would assume there isn’t anything particularly astounding about the origins of the word ‘quintessential’ at a glance it is quite French and can be broken down into essential and then presumably essence. But what about the quint part? Think quintet or quintuplets. Quintessence literally means the ‘fifth essence’. Going back through medieval French to Latin, as quinta essential. It was used in classical and medieval philosophy to refer to: a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought to compose the heavenly bodies and to be latent in all things.
At heart quintessential arts is an organization that draws its inspiration from 90’s hip-hop culture and mythology.
QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS ׀ ALL HEAVENS RESERVED, 2024.
Quintessential Arts is an artistic organization that takes art to a broader spectrum, founded August 8th, 2020 in Johannesburg South, South Africa.