Imaginary Landscapes I 2022-2024

My work seeks to unravel the mysteries of humanity's shared heritage by giving voice to the silent echoes of our past.

My artistic journey has been a deep exploration of the collective unconscious, a realm that connects the individual's psyche to the shared symbolism of our ancestors. Guided by the wisdom of the Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung and the imagery of dreams, with the help of a Jungian analyst, I embarked on a transformative journey, mapping the metaphorical elements of my own unconscious.

This exploration of my own psyche led me to delve further into the historical visual representations of the unconscious, primarily found in alchemical manuscripts and the creation stories of mankind. I became particularly interested in Carl Jung’s idea that the symbolic language through which the unconscious communicates is universal, rooted in the experiences of our ancestors.

I created a unique visual language: a library of biomorphic hieroglyphs. These shapes were born from the fusion of elements of my personal dreamscapes and found ancient symbols. They represent a visual narrative that not only reflects the rich tapestry of human history, but also serves as a bridge between the inner world of the individual and the collective reservoir of human experience.

Presenting the constant formation of the world of symbols, this image portrays a transformation unseen, even though being an essetial feature of our world. All the elements are in transition, some are emerging while others being dissolved in nothingness. There is no certainty. The layers, fading or overlapping elements give the picture its dynamism, keeping it almost in motion.