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| Images: Octavia Dingss: Surviving Deaths, Drawn to Carla Bruni’s Music and an Unexpected Meeting |
Wartatimes.com - Octavia Dingss, an Indonesian self-portrait photographer, visionary and artist, has experienced profound personal and spiritual transformation, reshaping both her lifestyle and artistic vision. Known for her emotive self-portraiture, Dingss' life and art took a significant turn after a series of near-death experiences (NDEs), which not only altered her worldview but also deepened her connection to music, particularly French music and the work of Carla Bruni.
Growing up with a love for music, Dingss was exposed to classical music as a child and developed an appreciation for a wide range of genres, especially English oldies. Music was a vital part of her emotional life, yet after her NDEs, she found herself drawn to French music, particularly Bruni's work. Despite not fully understanding the French language, Dingss felt an undeniable emotional connection to Bruni’s music, which sparked an interest in French culture, language, and history related from past lives. This led her to reach out to Bruni on social media, where they connected, further deepening Dingss' admiration for Bruni, supportive, humble nature.
Before her NDEs, Dingss was known for her kindness, empathy, and strong sense of connection with others. The NDEs, however, prompted a deep shift in her, prompting her to reevaluate her values, lifestyle, and personal connections. As part of her transformation, Dingss also reintroduced animal products into her diet after 15 years of vegetarianism.
Dingss' artistic work, particularly her self-portraits, has long been an exploration of identity and existence. Post-NDEs, these themes took on new depth as she navigated this transformative period. Though she is still processing the changes from her NDEs, music—especially Bruni’s—playing part for her ongoing journey.
Dingss shares on her Social medias not only her self-portraits but also her life philosophy and spirituality.
As a multifaceted artist, one of her gifts is photographic memory, which she uses to recall past experiences.
Dingss has expressed gratitude for her ability to function well and move forward despite the challenges she’s faced. She acknowledges that she feels a new sense of self emerging.
On her Instagram account, She often shares insights about Carla Bruni’s music and its uplifting frequencies, praising Bruni’s intelligence and the way she channels her emotions and creativity through her music and powerful voice.
Dingss is still navigating this ongoing transformation. Her work continues to reflect her personal journey, exploring themes of self-discovery, emotional depth, and the evolving connection between music, art, history, nature and spirituality.