Using Dual Self-Portrait Drawings to Work on The Unconscious and Persona

Vanalyssa, Amabelle (2023) Using Dual Self-Portrait Drawings to Work on The Unconscious and Persona. In: Play Therapy International Building Resilience Through Play Research in Play Therapy, 10-12 November 2023, Jakarta.

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Abstract

Artists often experiment with self-portraits, defined as a portrait made by the artists themselves. The background of this study links to the theories of Freud and Jung relating to the personal unconscious and collective unconscious. The study presents self-portrait drawings as a method of working to understand one’s state of the unconscious and the persona. The dual self-portrait drawing allows two sides to be shown, the inner side and the outer side, which may reflect one’s persona or masked self. Less than 20 young adults and seniors have participated in the activity, to which they voluntarily shared insights on their process of creating the dual self-portrait. Most individuals are able to better understand themselves in their current state, their hidden feelings and unspoken words, and some have shown deeper insights as they reflected on the drawing process. The approach taken throughout the drawing process is non-directive. However prompt questions were given after to assist participants as they reflect and gain new perspectives

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Portrait, Self, Drawing, Unconscious, Persona, Process
Divisions: Prosiding > Bimbingan Konseling
Depositing User: Riko Suari
Date Deposited: 22 Mar 2024 07:47
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2024 03:00
URI: https://repository.bentaracampus.ac.id/id/eprint/2

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