About the Artwork: The drawings are original artworks created on delicate IKEA MÅLA paper (cream-toned). Slight waves, creases, or minimal brush pen marks (e.g., small ink spots) are characteristic of the material and the intuitive, handmade creative process. These features enhance the artwork’s uniqueness and are not considered defects.
THE DOORS
Materials & Technique
Materials used: Brush pens on A3 Paper
Size: 42 cm height × 30 cm width
Description
This image represents a liminal space that transcends the perceptual threshold; doors and stairs symbolize subliminal pathways to the subconscious, marking the threshold of transition rituals and repressed memories. The larger, semi-nude female figure reflects the maternal archetype of protection, while the smaller girl in the background evokes the inner child and vulnerability, this relationship highlights ego defense mechanisms and the instinct to protect after trauma. The eye motif adds a layer of third eye awareness or surveillance anxiety, transforming the connection between the figures into a metaphor for the collective unconscious.