There's something magical in artist Cristi López's work that stands on its own. And yet, if you look closer, you'll find unexpected connections to her OCD advocacy that will delight and surprise you too.
I had a chance to sit down with López to chat about these fascinating connections and their implications for a new way of viewing OCD.
Michael: How did you come to the show's title, Anima?
Cristi: Initially, I was intrigued by the closeness anima had to the word animal. Human/animal interaction is the most readily apparent motif of the show, and my work has long explored themes of femininity and psychology, so even a surface-level understanding of anima felt relevant. Upon further research, the title became even more fitting. From anima as Jung's concept of the feminine subconscious to its Latin translation as the "soul or animating principle," I realized that trusting my initial feeling led me to a wealth of inspiration and substance.
Like my relationship to OCD, I've learned to trust that meaning will disclose itself to me in the process. That's really opened things up for me.
Michael: Yes, that's a novel........