Estonian artist Kadri Sammel, the multi-faceted talent helping the darkwave project Bedless Bones, explores this concept with her new single, Solar Animus. In the realm of modern electronic music, Sammel stands as a striking and compelling figure, bringing her own distinct vision as well as enigmatic energy, weaving together elements from the shadowy realms of electro-noir genres.
In Carl Gustav Jung’s “Mysterium Coniunctionis,” the “solar animus” is a key concept within his analytical psychology framework. It symbolizes a masculine aspect of the unconscious mind, transcending gender, and embodies qualities like rationality and enlightenment. This archetype, linked with solar symbolism, represents consciousness and the guiding force in the psyche. Jung aligns this with alchemical sun symbolism, denoting perfection and self-realization. The solar animus is thus central to Jung’s theory of individuation, where integrating this masculine energy is crucial for psychological wholeness and personal growth.
The music video for the track, directed by Sammel and with cinematography by Anders Melts, presents a psychedelic journey of the mind, richly infused with Jungian symbolism. As viewers are taken through the song, the video explores the depths of the unconscious, using imagery and metaphors that resonate with Carl Gustav Jung’s concepts. This visual voyage mirrors the introspective and transformative themes of the music, creating an immersive experience that blends the auditory and the visual into a cohesive, thought-provoking exploration of the psyche.
