Nina Mangion
The evolution of my art reflects the evolution of my self
and the struggle we face to trust our true selves. Carl Jung
said, ‘There is no coming to consciousness without pain,’
and this is illustrated in my artwork, which challenges
viewers to channel their inner knowledge and creativity into
experiencing an altered perception of reality – perhaps a
truer one.
The inspiration for my exhibition was sparked by a
fascination with ancient alchemy and its influence on
psychoanalysis, a field that emerged alongside Surrealism
in the early 20th century. As I continue to comprehend
the complexity of the subconscious, I seek to escape from
constraints of the rational mind through art. Presenting the
psyche through surreal yet abstract symbols, I delve into
the collective unconscious in a series of black and white ink
drawings, which capture the duality and unity of being.