The devil. Did those words make you feel uneasy?

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People often fear or avoid parts of themselves—and the world—that they do not understand. The devil is represented differently across cultures, reframing how we interpret its symbolism in Western society. In questioning the roots of ‘evil’, I explored its hidden beauty by portraying the subject’s 'shadow self'. Drawing from the realm of taboo and the original meaning of ‘The Devil’ in spirituality, I honed in on its place as a force of wild passion, personal liberation, and the soul’s desire to break free from imposed roles.​ 

 

Rather than fear, I saw transformation—opportunity, uniqueness, creativity, and imagination. Even wasps have a place in the world. By accepting both the light and the dark within ourselves, could we expand our minds, break free of limitation, and reach higher potentials?

 

​Through the historical villainisation of musicians, artists, inventors, and scientists, we see how society treats its black sheep.

So I ask: What does evil really mean now?