Anima

• Prize
  Gold in Fine Art/Nudes
• Photographer
  George Mayer
• Agency / Studio
  George Mayer Studio
• Technical Info
  Sony Alpha 7riii; Planar 50mm; Iso 50; 1/160 Sec; F/3,5;
• Photo Date
  28 Jul 2020

Carl Gustav Jung believed that there was a feminine beginning, or female part of the psychic setup, in subconsciousness of every man. He gave it the name "Anima" (Lat "Soul"). The anima is a personification of all feminine psychological qualities that a man possesses, such as susceptibility to the irrational and the capability for individual love. The red circle is a reference to the planet Mars. In Western astrology, the planet Mars is associated with the aggressive masculine element. In the photos the anima becomes positive, it is opposed to aggression and helping to find inner harmony.

George Mayer is a fine art photographer based in the US. Granted an EB-1 visa for extraordinary ability in 2023, he gained international acclaim after winning the Sony World Photography Awards in 2017 with Light. Shadows. Perfect Woman. His work, marked by psychological depth and minimalist aesthetics, has been exhibited at Photo London, LA Art Show, MIA Fair Milan, and more than 70 shows worldwide. Published in Vogue, The Guardian, and Forbes, he also teaches through online courses and masterclasses.