If you've been keeping up with me for some time, you're aware that the central theme in my art is the wild woman archetype. But what exactly is the wild woman archetype?
The Wild Woman Archetype:
The Wild Woman is a force of nature. She speaks her truth and stays true to herself. Fearless and strong, she challenges the status quo and rises above adversity. She thrives in untamed places, embracing freedom and adventure. Connected to her instincts, she feels at home in nature, where her spirit is nourished. Her spirit animal is often the wolf, symbolizing her deep connection to her wild side.
Here are five signs that you might be a Wild Woman:
You speak your truth unapologetically. You don't shy away from expressing your thoughts, feelings, or beliefs, no matter how unconventional they may seem.
You crave adventure and freedom. Whether it's traveling to new places or trying something daring, you are drawn to experiences that set your spirit free.
You trust your instincts. Your intuition guides you through life, and you trust it deeply, even when others doubt or question your choices.
You find solace in nature. The wilderness is where you feel most at home—whether it's in the forest, by the sea, or under the stars, nature recharges your soul.
You embrace your wildness. You don’t conform to societal expectations of how you should look, act, or be. You honor your individuality and express yourself without fear of judgment.
Wild Woman Art
My art is deeply inspired by the Wild Woman archetype. Here are some of my favorite pieces I created.
I began my artistic journey by delving into the depths of my identity as a woman. I reflected on my life, growing up in a highly patriarchal family where women were not free to live as they wished. This included restrictions on dressing, wearing makeup, or going out at will.
Creating art empowered and liberated me in an unexpected way. I became more confident in presenting myself, being bolder, and unafraid of being seen. For a long time, showing my face online or sharing my thoughts was challenging, as I constantly doubted myself.
The spirit of the wild woman inside me expressed itself through my art and my life. Deep down, I am eternally an adventurer, a healer, a force of nature.
Naïma Namaste Fine Art
Wild Woman Quotes
I’m constantly inspired by women authors and the quotes I come across online. They lead me to discover new voices and fresh ideas for my art. My third painting displayed above, featuring a woman and two wolves running, was inspired by *Women Who Run with the Wolves*—perhaps the most iconic book delving into the Wild Woman archetype.
These quotes I selected reflects genuinely who I am:
"There is peaceful, there is wild, I am both at the same time" -sum
"The wild woman is fluent in the language of dreams, images, passion and poetry" - Clarissa Pinkola Estes.
"If it excites you but scares you at the same time, you should probably do it!" *
"Don't let the world tame your wild".*
"I will be the hero of my own story". - Anne with an E
*author unknown
I hope this article helped you in discovering the wild woman within!
Naïma
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