Work in progress. Freeform painting, 80cm x 100cm, acrylic, graphite, charcoal on canvas. . #art #artist #painting #trauma #complexity

Freeform drawing on paper. The recurring archetypal labyrinthine theme has become multi-layered, which I interpret as a symbol of the complexity of the unconscious, the psyche and the path to individuation. #art #artist #painting #trauma #complexity

My new studio, almost finished, empty and clean (not for long). Designed and built by my very talented nephew, Matt Wotton. #art #artist #painting #studioshot #studio

Discussion with Steve Brett of 3rd Space 'what is happening in the art world in relationship to the global crisis we’re facing 3rd-space.org/worlds-within-… #art #artist #painting #trauma #complexity

Work in progress. I'm exploring, trauma, the uncanny, the real and the sublime, working in charcoal, graphite, pen and acrylic on canvas. #art #artist #painting #trauma #complexity

Now I'm established in my new studio I'm experimenting with lighting using this old assemblage piece 'Childhood Traumas' that I intend to work with. Although I created this in 2012 it's relevant to my current research. #art #artist #painting #trauma #dissociation

WIP acrylic on canvas 90cm x 90cm. I'm exploring trauma, the uncanny, the surreal and the sublime. . #art #artist #painting #trauma #dissociation

Working on this video clip yesterday for a film I'm working on 'The Black Sun' #art #artist #painting #trauma #dissociation #complexity

WIP painting over freeform drawing. Acrylic on canvas. . . . . . #art #artist #painting #trauma #dissociation

WIP Acrylic on canvas 120cm x 100cm. The falling figure symbolises confronting hidden aspects of the psyche, Nekyia the night sea journey, a descent, loss of control, identity, existential instability and the alchemical stage of nigredo. #art #painting #trauma #dissociation

Nearly completed 'Liminal Ground' 70cm x 60 m acrylic on canvas. Liminal Ground explores the fractured space between disintegration and reconstruction, where memory, trauma, and unconscious material begin to form unstable structures. #art #artist #Jung #alchemy #transformation

Nigredo WIP acrylic on canvas 80cm x 100cm #Nigredo #Alchemy #ShadowWork #Transformation #JungianPsychology

WIP The Cot: Prima Materia Assemblage. Acrylic painting on canvas 30cm x 20cm, charred wood, glue, screws. #nigredo #alchemy #ShadowWork #Transformation

The Haunted Self (100 x 120cm, acrylic on canvas) This painting references a still from my film The Black Sun: Mise en Abyme. I #TheHauntedSelf #MiseEnAbyme #Nigredo

Doctorate in Fine Art Showcase at the Unitversity of East London, Ava Building, University Way, Docklands Campus, E16 2RD. Private View 20th June - 5.30pm to 8pm Open 21st and 22nd of June 10am to 5pm. #UEL #art #artist #painting #alchemy #Jung

Professional Doctorate in Fine Art, Showcase 2025 PV this Friday. 5.30 pm to 8 pm. University of East London, Ava Building, University Way, Docklands Campus, E16 2RD. Open 21-24 June 2025 10pm to 5pm. . . . . . #DoctorateShowcase #FineArtPhD #PracticeAsResearch

Images from the doctoral showcase last month. A description of the exhibition and some of the works are available to view on my website larainbriggs.co.uk . . . . . #nigredo #alchemy #ShadowWork #Transformation

My short film, The Black Sun: Mise en Abyme, is now available to view on my website at larainbriggs.co.uk/the-black-sun-… along with all works included in last month's Doctorate Showcase at the UEL. larainbriggs.co.uk/art-based-rese… nigredo #alchemy #ShadowWork #Transformation

Prima Materia, acrylic on canvas 50cm x 60cm This painting reflects on the alchemical prima materia, the undifferentiated substance from which transformation begins. #nigredo #alchemy #ShadowWork #Transformation

New experiments on transformation. Acryli on wood panel. . . . . . #nigredo #albedo #alchemy #Transformation