Before “weird” meant strange, the Old English word “wyrd” meant fate. Maybe being weird is simply choosing to become who you were meant to be.
This series is inspired by Carl Jung’s concept of Shadow as well as the Chönyid Bardo from the Tibetan Book of the Dead. It deals with acknowledging and accepting inner demons and darker aspects of oneself in order to heal and live a peaceful life.
Jung’s “Shadow” describes the parts of ourselves that we reject or struggle to acknowledge. Similarly, the Chönyid Bardo describes terrifying “Wrathful Deities” as manifestations of one’s own mind rather than external demons. Alongside these figures are the “Peaceful Deities,” which represent more compassionate and accepting aspects of the mind. I am drawn to the idea shared by both concepts: that confronting and recognizing what frightens or troubles us can be a path toward acceptance and transformation. The contrast between the wrathful and peaceful figures reflects the internal struggle between fear and acceptance, and the possibility of finding peace by embracing both.
