You have surely noticed that we are dealing more and more with the dark aspect of art – the so called shadow work and therefore also with the ‘becoming aware’….
AND I THINK THAT IS IMPORTANT!
For this is what shadow work and soul art can do:
Evoke Awareness!
This was also the motivation that drove me to create the work “Self Awareness”:
It is an expression of what was really going on in me, so that I could give meaning to the “whole” , embodied by the sphere.
“Self Awareness” 40×40 cm,Fine Art Print on Giclée Hahnemühle German Etching, framed with mount 50x50cm, limited, signed and with certificate of authenticity
The core of the sphere shines in bright light. Because that is what we humans usually focus on first….
“Good Vibes Only,” “Positive Thinking.” Keep smiling and not give space to the unpleasant feelings.
But guess what?
At some point I realized that there is much more going on in our minds and bodies, and that was the moment when my art revealed its healing power to me.
From then on, it not only has consoled me but has given me the opportunity to work on my healing by looking inward, just as the woman in the picture directs her gaze inward.
It is important to accept sadness, anger and fear when we look inside ourselves. To know the shadow self and surrender to it like the women on the ground in the picture..
For only through this surrender can one recognize which parts are holding oneself back from being one’s best self – and then let them go.
Understanding where these less flattering aspects come from can prevent them from causing or even ending problems in your life.
So if you’re feeling lost right now – if you’re having trouble finding your way around or just wondering where to start – take a moment to think about what makes up that deep part of you that you call your “dark side.”
Where does it come from? How does it feel? What does it need?
A lot of essential questions to which you may have already found answers! And if not – that’s fine too! Maybe one of my paintings can help you to find one.
Do you have questions, want more information or just want to network with me?
Just contact me!
Until next time “Love Yourself In Your Darkness!
Yours
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