The six etchings by Elise Wessels are part of a body of work Beast in Mind, which is an intuitive visual interpretation of the Shadow archetype, as defined by C.G. Jung. Jung proposed that the ‘Shadow’ may partially be linked to primordial and irrational animal instincts, and it is also seen to be the seat of creativity, which becomes my point of departure. This series is inspired by South African writers in whose lives and work it seems the Shadow played a significant role. Wessels uses hybrid forms as a means to simulate a visual – or actual – conversation between the psyche and animal archetypes. With Beast in Mind she hoped to offer the viewer a key to the intuitive language of the Shadow.
Elise Wessels works as an Illustrator in Cape Town. After spending two and a half years at the Am I Collective studio she now works independently. She completed her Bachelors in Fine Art through the University of South Africa.
Amasidia’s Dream
2011
Softground and aquatint on Zerkall Intaglio 250gsm
Edition of 10
Paper dimension: 47.5 x 38 cm
Image dimension: 24.7 x 22.4 cm
Price R2900 (excl. VAT)
Cold Stone Fear
2011
Softground and aquatint on Zerkall Intaglio 250gsm
Edition of 10
Paper dimension: 47.5 x 38 cm
Image dimension: 24.7 x 22.4 cm
Price R2900 (excl. VAT)
Mâbalel
2011
Softground and aquatint on Zerkall Intaglio 250gsm
Edition of 10
Paper dimension: 47.5 x 38 cm
Image dimension: 24.7 x 22.4 cm
Price R2900 (excl. VAT)
Ontvlugting
2011
Softground and aquatint on Zerkall Intaglio 250gsm
Edition of 10
Paper dimension: 47.5 x 38 cm
Image dimension: 24.7 x 22.4 cm
Price R2900 (excl. VAT)
The Dark Stream
2011
Softground and aquatint on Zerkall Intaglio 250gsm
Edition of 10
Paper dimension: 47.5 x 38 cm
Image dimension: 24.7 x 22.4 cm
Price R2900 (excl. VAT)
Wolves in Mind
2011
Softground and aquatint on Zerkall Intaglio 250gsm
Edition of 10
Paper dimension: 47.5 x 38 cm
Image dimension: 24.7 x 22.4 cm
Price R2900 (excl. VAT)