| Artist Statement |
A Journey Through the Collective UnconsciousIn the symbol, the world itself is speaking. KeryeniArchetypal images and motifs have existed since the beginning of time, and they evoke feelings and emotions that are universal to us all. All symbolic material derives from a level of experience which is common to all of humankind and is included in what Jung termed as the collective unconscious. Handed down from our ancestors, these motifs, myths and images are present in each of us, a part of the collective unconscious, and provide us with the opportunity to connect with the ancient wisdom of the ages. Photography can serve as a tool to gain access to this material, just as we have used methods such as working with dreams and meditation to gain understanding and shed light on both the personal and the collective unconscious. The eye of the camera helps us see what is not always visible to the eye (or I.) Freezing the moment in time-or recreating the reality of that given moment might grant us the time needed to reflect and go beyond the conscious into the unconscious. So, in effect, this is a journey through our own psyche and deeper still into the collective unconscious. Inner peace and contentment depend in large measure upon whether or not the historical family which is inherent in the individual can be harmonized with the conditions of the present. Dr. Carl Jung, Psychological Reflections. It is hoped that confronting the archetypes and exploring these universal images may help us connect at a deeper level with ourselves and others. |