ARTIST STATEMENT

I see a thought,

In the back

Of your head

It was turning

Backwards

Was it?

Perception

Of mad Madness

Drinking tears

Made of sweet Vodka

The brand before the life

Destroyed

Humanity. Real.

Poem by Barbara Brogi: painter, writer, videographer, musician. Born in Florence, Italy

In my artistic work, I traverse the intricate web of the human psyche, guided by the whispers of unseen forces and the enigmatic language of the subconscious mind. Drawing from the profound wisdom of Carl Gustav Jung and the mystical traditions of esotericism, my work becomes a conduit for the convergence of the known and the hidden, the tangible and the ethereal.

By painting, I delve deeper into the labyrinth of the mind, navigating the shifting currents of consciousness and unlocking the secrets that lie beyond the veil of ordinary perception. Immersed in a trance-like state, I harness the power of meditation and the aid of a pendulum to commune with hidden entities, channeling their energy into my creative process.

Yet, amidst the ethereal dance of symbols and archetypes, I confront the shadowy specter of mental illness— an ever-present companion on my journey of exploration and self-discovery. In the depths of despair and chaos, I find solace and sanctuary in the act of creation, transmuting anguish into art and transforming darkness into light.

Through the lens of esotericism, my paintings become portals to alternate dimensions, where the boundaries between reality and the unseen blur into obscurity. Here, symbolism reigns supreme, as I weave together threads of ancient wisdom and contemporary insight, inviting viewers to decipher the cryptic messages hidden within each composition.

As I confront the mysteries of the subconscious, I am acutely aware of the delicate balance between revelation and madness, enlightenment and oblivion. It is a precarious tightrope walk—a dance on the razor's edge of sanity—as I seek to harness the boundless creativity of the unconscious while grappling with the shadows that lurk within.

In essence, my art is a testament to the symbiotic relationship between light and shadow, reason and intuition, esotericism and mental illness. It is a journey of transcendence and transformation, where the act of creation becomes a sacred ritual—a communion between the conscious mind and the divine mysteries that dwell within. Through my paintings, I invite viewers to embark on their own voyage of discovery, embracing the enigmatic beauty of the subconscious and the infinite possibilities that lie beyond the confines of ordinary perception.