English edition: order www.bookcover-kauppa.fi search by name "DIFFERENTIATION, Becoming Myself" ISBN 978-952-65790-0-9  Can the Original Imagery of the Human Mind Be Reached? This art book is a personal journey. Through colorful and expressive paintings, I strive to capture the original imagery of the human mind, which begins to emerge as early as three months of age. In this book, I explore my own growth, the process of becoming myself, and my development as an artist. The book traces the process of becoming a self. For a 2–3-month-old infant, the mind first develops in images. This imagery can be expressed through painting, since at that age words do not yet exist and memory has not fully formed. The paintings depict sensations and states I have imagined from the fetal period, the shared paradise of mother and child after birth, the separation from that unity, and the journey toward becoming a self, a girl, and ultimately a painter. The work brings together my paintings along with reflections on their creative process and the meaning of imagery. I invite the reader to reflect with me on the power of art and imagination. The book is intended for art lovers, psychotherapists, and anyone seeking a deeper connection with their inner self. It is a visual and emotional journey that offers an important perspective on the relationship between art and the human mind. "I am an artist who seeks to express what cannot be said in words, and I hope this book inspires readers to discover their own inner world." Anja Siimes is a visual artist who previously worked as a fetal researcher, obstetrician, gynecologist, and psychotherapist. She paints expressively with acrylics, focusing primarily on abstract works.

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