Size:
38 x 54 cm (15 x 22 inches)
Medium:
Inks and mixed media with underprint on Fabriano Artistico 640gsm HP Watercolour paper.
Original handmade variant:
1 edition only
Status:
Available
Archetapestry VI: The Trickster
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This work is available as a limited-edition print (15 editions), created on Hahnemuhle German Etching Paper at the size of your choice.
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THE TRICKSTER ARCHETYPE
“The trickster figure is at one and the same time creator and destroyer, giver and negator, he who dupes others and who is always duped himself.” Carl Jung.
In the vast realm of archetypal psychology, the Trickster presents as a mischievous and enigmatic figure, disrupting the status quo with a wry grin and a twinkle in its eye. This archetype invites us to dance on the edge of chaos, challenging our assumptions and encouraging us to embrace the unexpected. It weaves a thread of mirth and mayhem. It invites us to find the humour in the human experience.
“The Trickster is a forerunner of the saviour, and… a maker of roads through the wilderness” ~Carl Jung.
The game is all, and nothing is as it appears. This is a figure that defies convention, often blurring the lines between the sacred and the profane, the serious and the comical.
“It’s just a ride…”. Bill HIcks.
According to Jung himself, the Trickster is a universal archetype that embodies the spirit of unpredictability, play, and transformation.
One cannot explore the Trickster archetype without acknowledging its penchant for mischief and laughter. The Trickster revels in paradox, using laughter as a transformative tool to dismantle rigid structures and encourage personal growth.
We see him again and again in myth and legend, from the Norse Loki to the Native American Coyote, the Trickster manifests in various cultural guises. Each rendition adds a unique flavour to the archetype, showcasing its adaptability and cross-cultural relevance. Modern times? Think Bugs Bunny or DeadPool…they mimic Trickster’s irreverent spirit, challenging societal norms with a wink and a nod. These modern manifestations serve as a reminder that the Trickster is not confined to ancient folklore but continues to dance through the narratives of our time, as do all the Archetypes.
As Jung observed, “The Trickster is a boundary-crosser, a shape-shifter, and a messenger of the unconscious, urging us to explore the uncharted territories of our minds“.
As we navigate the labyrinth of life, welcome the Trickster’s jest, for in its laughter, we may discover the hidden pathways to self-discovery and transformation.