In a manner of speaking, the paintings can be looked upon as if they were mirrors. The abstract shapes and colours will produce an emotional response within the meditator, allowing the true inner feelings to eventually emerge.

The art, in a sense, gradually comes alive, reflecting the state of mind of the meditator, bringing together art and mind, all in the eye of the beholder, the meditator.

The term “meditative art” comes not only from the use of the art as a tool for meditation, but also from the fact that the art is being created by the artist while in an altered, meditative, state of mind.

The final product, the painting, may seem erratic, but it is far from it. The art is being created by bringing together decades of experience and knowledge of meditation, artistry and alternative therapy.

The resulting effects of meditating upon the paintings, both by individuals and in groups, are so interesting that it has brought the attention of behavioural scientists. Elia Astfjord welcomes all research that adds to the knowledge base on this issue, and is happy to cooperate with any scientific evaluation process.

Meditating upon these paintings does not require any previous training or experience. Nor does it require any knowledge or acceptance of any pictorial language.

This art, being what is called "non-figurative art", is accessible to anyone with the intent of exploring the inner depth of the mind.