The sphinx is an archaic metaphor, representing the ubiquitous nature of true wisdom. It is an instantly recognisable sign which encapsulates the journey we took into the unknown terrain of the subconscious. The journey that transfigured our fragmented, tragic, individuality has now bestowed on us the gift of knowledge and…
It is here where our strength is truly tested. We have metaphorically slain the dragon and we must find our way out of the deep abyss in which we have travelled great lengths. Still holding onto a certain degree of anger and resentment after the complexity of events that came…
Climbing down into the furthest depths of our being, we approach the life-centering, life-renewing act. We have reached our own internal ‘hell’ where it is inevitable that we must take on the ultimate crises and challenges. We face fear full frontally; represented as the demon, who is not only intimidating…
Made on the brink of the pandemic, we contemplate the quickly spreading virus as not just physical or biological but also a psychic epidemic. Now we have ventured beyond the boundaries of the subconscious we provoke the destructive antipode of ‘Transcendence’ - it is only in addressing this duality that…
After breaking through the barrier posed by the ego, we cross the threshold into the unconscious. This is the beginning of an alchemical, metamorphic state within us; we feel ecstatic, fuelled by a desire to explain the sublime experiences that have carried us forward to this moment. We are driven…
Working as both a safety net and a barrier that must be surpassed to attain true self-awareness, the ego acts as a guardian on the threshold of the subconscious. It is a line of defence that marks the boundary of the ordinary world. Not necessarily adversarial, it simply seeks to…
Socialisation and peer acceptance are the primary concerns when immersed in the carelessness and hedonism of youth. We desperately attempt to avoid the impending and inevitable responsibilities of adulthood; Possessing a certain degree of ignorance that allows us to believe that our pursuit of pleasure is a political commitment. This…
As the first artwork in the chronological series ‘Prophecy’ sets a nihilistic milieu for the entire collection. Embroidered with a speculative poem, the tapestry acts as a curtain that invites us to step into an alternate viewpoint, yet at this time, we remain very much in the ‘ordinary’ world. The…