The Devouring of Self

Are you embarking on a journey of discovery? Do you need a reminder to become a better, more true version of yourself? Enter “The Devouring of Self”, a painting illustrating the first step of the alchemical transformation of the soul. The devouring of self refers to the ego, the self you know and hold on to like a light in the darkness. This must be destroyed through a process known as ego death, and many practitioners of shamanic medicine and philosophy must undergo this harrowing process to reach enlightenment.  Wherever you are on your own journey, or if you just want a reminder that you’re always a work in progress, this painting with its bright colors will act as a beacon and conversation starter wherever it hangs.  8x8” gouache paint and sumi ink on wooden cradled panel.