“The world’s only artwork you look at with eyes tightly closed…

is a kinetic Yantra that gently induces the Alpha range of Brain Wave activity, which is associated with a feeling of Relaxation, Inner Awareness, and Bursts of Creativity.

Behind closed eyelids, “Viewers” often report seeing a complex technicolour kalidescope of multi-layered geometric and organic shapes and symbols, swirling in a rhythmic pulse of holographic imagery, giving a feeling of being surrounded by colors. Introspective observation can lead the experience to become one’s own inner narrative. In this sense, Aldous Huxley said: “The Dreamachine is an aid to visionary experience.”

Its creation was inspired from Brion Gysin’s own personal transformation…

Had a transcendental storm of colour visions today in the bus going to Marseilles. We ran though a long avenue of trees and I closed my eyes against the setting sun. An overwhelming flood of intensely bright colours exploded behind my eyelids: a multi-dimensional kaleidoscope whirling out through space. I was swept out of time. I was out in a world of infinite number. The vision stopped abruptly as we left the trees. Was that a vision? What happened to me?
Extract from the diary of Brion Gysin 1958

Based on over 50 years of experimentation with positive results, many Prominent Artists and Modern Thinkers have used the Dreamachine for inspiration in the creative process, including: David Bowie, Paul Mccartney, Kurt Cobain, John Giorno, Laurie Anderson, Steve Lacy, Keith Haring, Allen Ginsberg, Paul Bowles, Iggy Pop, Ira Cohen, Marianne Faithfull, Kenneth Anger, Beck, Nik Zinner, DJ Spooky, The Mars Volta, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Floria Sigismondi, William S. Burroughs, and many, many others.

For further investigation, the most comprehensive sources of information about The Dreamachine are John Geiger’s book The Chapel of Extreme Experience, and Nik Sheehan’s film FLicKeR.

In cooperation with Brion Gysin & William Burrough’s dear friends, for the first time in it’s long history, New Authentic “Plug & Play” Dreamachines based on Brion Gysin’s original specifications with the traditional internal light will be internationally Available in the Spring of 2012. Designed in Canada to function as both a stationary Table Lamp and stroboscopic flicker device, it is Museum Quality, made of Stainless Steel, with North American and European electrical adaptation. For Press Information, submit an Event Proposal, or Distribution Request, please inquire.

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… Great! John Giorno

Have at it. James Grauerholz

I’m behind you guys 100% Dj Spooky

It’s what Brion always wanted. Genesis P-Orridge

An AMAZING contribution to Brion’s Legacy. Nik Sheehan

I wish we knew about you a year ago during the production of FLicKeR. Robin Smith

I’m truly amazed by the Dreamachine you provided. It’s better than I expected! Matt Munge

WARNING: THE MOST EFFECTIVE BRAINWASHING TOOL KNOWN TO MANKIND. WE HAVE THE TOOL AND WE KNOW HOW TO USE IT !!! Fred Giannelli

I can’t wait to try it out. Rick Reed

We Live a Dream, We Dream a Dream, We Die a Dream, Welcome to the Dream Machine. Gordon Campbell