Karina Kassenova, MA Student, Faculty of Arts, Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design. 20200609011@arucad.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Dr. Elçin Şener, Faculty of Arts, Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design. elcin.sener@arucad.edu.tr
Abstract
Carl Gustav Jung is one of the most important pioneers of analytical psychology. He referred to the unconscious parts of ourselves that we deny, repress, or hide from others as “the shadow.” These are typically aspects of our personality, such as personal flaws, desires, or fears, that we find unacceptable or shameful. Jung believed that integrating and acknowledging these shadow elements is an essential step in individuation and achieving psychological wholeness. Persona is the opposite. In this study, which aims to explore Jung’s Persona and Shadow archetypes through works of art, the sculptures and drawings produced by the researcher were evaluated by experts in Jung’s archetypes. Narrative method, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Questions about the images of artistic productions obtained from the examination of these two Jungian archetypes were directed to the experts. Data were collected via e-mail. According to the opinion of the experts, the artistic works produced on “Persona” and “Shadow” were perceived as a whole. There are not many publications on how Jung’s archetypes can be revealed in interdisciplinary art studies. This research will provide the opportunity to see and interpret Jung from many different perspectives. Therefore, it is thought that this research will make a great contribution to the realisation of Jung’s unnoticed aspects in the field of art. In this study researcher observing the full connection of personal realisation of a people as a “Persona” archetype and analysing the side of “Shadow” archetype supported and expressed in art field. The study aims to demonstrate the significant impact of Carl Jung’s theories on “Shadow” and “Persona” in the field of art. The art works which were created during this study process by the researcher were supported by the experts.
Keywords: Carl Gustav Jung, Archetype, Sculpture, Drawing, Interdisciplinary art.
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