Project

Let there be light

2016-today

Let there be light photographs turn away from external, objective situations to capture abstractions as metaphors for the reality within. Their intriguing textures resembling paintings invite to an introspective, self-reflective dialog.

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
Carl Gustav Jung

Through the lenses of Carl Gustav Jung’s psychological concept of individuation, Let there be light depicts a symbolical journey in search for an inner paradise —a call to a courageous step to illuminate an unconscious, shadow aspect of one’s psyche.

Dramaturgically structured in three series – Creation, Delight and Exile – Let there be light leads us through archetypical cycles of ascension, stability and decline. In Jungian terms, they represent the process of shedding light into distressful emotions and behaviors – our shadows – to progressively realize our human potential.

Creation

2016-2022

Creation enacts the inner process unleashed by the courageous acknowledgment of uncomfortable emotions signalizing the necessity of an inner journey to understand them — a decision to illuminate an unconscious, shadow aspect in oneself. It depicts the process of stepping out of a painful, deceptive comfort zone and into the frightening realm of duality and doubt: a movement that requires discernment and unleashes authentic creative energy.

Delight (work in progress)

2016-today

This series examines a state of inner contentment and harmony – a phase of stability, when a shadow aspect has been integrated into the conscious self and turned into potentiality. One knows and therefore masters oneself better, enjoying the fruits of a more aware, authentic and content disposition.

Exile (work in progress)

2016-today

Exile investigates break-off phases in our psyche. Like countless cycles in nature, the economy and history, rising and stable cycles are followed by a phase of instability and decline, which, ultimately, lead to new perspectives and opportunities for development.

Similarly, crisis in our life serve to bring new shadow aspects of our psyche to light –or consciousness. In having the courage to acknowledge and understand them, we further our individuation process, building up a more balanced and satisfying inner life.