Robert’s Archetypes

A Visual Journey into Creating Order from Chaos

In my base understanding of psychology, an archetype is a universal pattern that beckons to be recognized by the collective unconscious. However, I believe the Digital Age has perverted our archetypes, leading to a milieu of sicknesses, especially in America.

In my blog post titled Robert’s Rorscharchs, I shared visual impressions that I created during a journey of self-healing. Next, after reading Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things, I was inspired to turn those linoleum block prints into a version of beauty as defined by Norman: something symmetrical, visceral (thus the bright colors), and functional (I later turned the images below into coffee table tops.).

The end result is something that not only do I hope will be visually appealing and mentally stimulating, but one man’s attempt to right the wrong of a society that has perverted its archetypes. I hope you enjoy the experience below. Thank you.