The graffiti on this tree has many images. Feel free to project what you see and or tell a story about what you view in this piece. What caught my eye was the image of a woman on the top right that appears to have an eye and part of her face taped representing the unspoken view of woman around the world who are subjugated to the power of others. Jungian analysts Linda Leonard and Marion Woodman have written many books to elucidate the bonded female and mad woman archetype using mythology, archetypes and fairy tales. The image of the madwoman appears frequently in women’s dreams, according to Leonard ( The Wounded Women: Healing the Father and Daughter Relationship ). She makes a good case that the madwoman is a messenger, metaphor and model who points the way to women’s liberation. The author encourages women to acknowledge their own madwoman in order to transform themselves. She intriguingly redefines many female stereotypes- The Dark Muse, The Recluse, The Bag Lady, The Visionary, The Caged Bird- in relation to her archetype. What is especially interesting here are the examples from famous women, literature, films and Leonard’s own patients. The most remarkable include Camille Claudel, Alma Mahler, Maria Callas, Rosa Luxemburg and Rachel Carson—as well as the imaginary Medea, Mrs. Bridges, Blue Angel and Thelma and Louise. Leonard also shows how some of the real women she writes about were influenced by the fictional or mythical women. In this work, she provides a new perspective on how women can break out of culturally imposed roles. Leonard uses more examples than theorizing to make complex Jungian concepts understandable, accounting for her readability and popularity.
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Alberto D'Assumpcao 21 May 2008
On botton center I can see also anothe personage: two eyes an a mouth and , like Elizabeth, a very intriguing expression!!! I could indentify it with the Shaman...Great shot, Julie!!!Joanna Jungjohann 20 May 2008
I see that dog too, koolness!!Elizabeth Hartung 20 May 2008
A very cool piece. An awesome canvas to experience a dynamic, in flux effect from. A mirror of sorts. I see a face in the bottom center of a woman..Her eyes are symmetrical and very intensely gazed. There is a wound perhaps, around the area of her mouth. A very intriguing piece! Thanks for sharing it. -ElizabethSharon Gonzalez 20 May 2008
The woman's face profile, closed eye, eyebrow and nose projecting very clearly, her lips closed and her hair line seen so well going to her ear I see! I also see a very poignant photo! Thank you for this, Julie!Emily Reed 20 May 2008
WOW, POWERFUL AND SAD!