Self Portrait: Joan Ramsey

Self Portrait: Joan Ramsey© Karrie Kirchner 2020

Self Portrait: Joan Ramsey

© Karrie Kirchner 2020

Bibliography

  • National Geographic

  • Military magazine

  • Donated art book

  • Washi tape

This image symbolizes how I have come to know myself as - 

An Aries - Fire Element

A Ram - headbutt, stubborn, challenge

Armour - protection, fighter, prepared, ready for battle, skilled, disciplined, trained

Skulls - assisting those on their death journey.  I work with death, loss, grief, termination, closure, laying to rest.

Note of uncomfortability and dis-ease: The sword in the fire badge.  I found this image in a military magazine.  I remember it was on a Nazi uniform.  I have reconciled using this image because I have disembodied it from its original intention.  I have cleansed it from the negativity.  In the Contemplative Collage I have created, I choose to use it as a representation of fighting for passion in life.  For me, the image is purely of fire and sword. 

More symbolism:  the ram in this image is wearing armour.  I chose Joan as my confirmation name.  Here is Saint Joan of Arc as she appears in my Spirit Council.

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