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We are destroying the original natural treasures of the Amazon and South America for short-term profit, we are cutting down the rainforest, and yet there is the greatest biodiversity on Earth - a natural pharmacy that can cure many diseases of our body and soul. And it is the shamans who have the knowledge of how to use these treasures. They can teach us many things necessary for the recovery and survival of our civilization. Let us protect them and learn from them before it is too late.

An artwork from the Shamans of the World collection – my second piece inspired by the ancient Peruvian culture of Chavín de Huántar. The psychedelic properties of the San Pedro cactus may have been what kick-started the complex Chavín civilization. Native to the Andean mountain range of South America, San Pedro (Saint Peter) cactus is so called because it is said to be the key that opens the gates of heaven. The plant has the potential to catalyze deep healing at many levels, both for indi...

Filip Zaruba is one of the pioneers of 3D animation in the Czech Republic. He began experimenting with it as early as in 1993; he created his first 3D television jingles and commercials for the Czech Television at the mere age of 18. Having graduated from the Film school of Zlin, he decided to engage in this field in a really professional manner. He collaborated on a variety of commercials for big international corporate clients, films and music videos as cinematographer, editor, animator and visual effects creator. He also used to give lectures on 3D graphics and animation at the multimedia department of the Brno University of Technology and University of Ostrava. He also runs a film production company called Asaya productions where he...