My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is

Bonn - Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft

Edition	Original Art
Sujet	Narrative Art
Technique	Painting
Height	70 cm
Width	100 cm
Length/Depth	2 cm

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Description

Year created: 2024

Material/technique: Mixed media on canvas

(collage materials, polystyrene glue, acrylic, watercolour, spray and oil pastels on canvas)

About the work:

This narrative mixed-media artwork, inspired by Sir Edward Dyer’s poem ‘My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is’, presents a multi-layered depiction of the inner world of the mind.

Featuring collage elements that encompass both figures and abstract structures, the work reflects the complexity and richness of the human mind. The harmonious colour palette and the combination of different media and textures create a profound and thought-provoking artwork that celebrates the inner strength and freedom of the mind.

“My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is”

Sir Edward Dyer – Immortal Poems of the English Language

My mind to me a kingdom is;

Such perfect joy therein I find

That it surpasses all other bliss

Which God or nature hath bestowed.

Though I lack much that most would have,

Yet still my mind forbids me to crave.

No princely bearing, nor wealth to spare,

No strength to win a victory,

No wily wit to soothe a sore,

No charm to win a lover’s gaze;

To none of these do I yield as a slave,—

For why? My mind despises them all.

I see that abundance often leads to satiety,

And hasty climbers fall the soonest;

I see that those who are high up

are most of all threatened by misfortune.

These are gained through toil and maintained through fear;

Such cares my mind can never bear.

I strive to bear no haughty sway,

I wish for no more than is enough,

I do no more than I ought to,

Behold, my mind provides what I desire.

Behold! Thus I triumph like a king,

My mind is content with anything.

I do not laugh at another’s loss,

Nor do I begrudge another’s gain;

No worldly waves can toss my mind;

I brook what is another’s bane.

I fear no foe, nor fawn on friend,

I do not loathe life, nor dread my end.

My wealth is health and perfect ease,

And a clear conscience is my chief defence;

I never seek to please through bribes,

Nor to cause offence through merit.

Thus do I live, thus will I die,—

If only everyone would do as well as I do!

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. Sophie Bäumer, born in Cologne in 1996, is an up-and-coming artist who has maintained a close connection with painting and creative processes since childhood. Her journey in the art world has been characterised by a continuous quest for self-expression and artistic growth. Her passion for painting developed at an early age, when she began to view the world around her through the lens of art.From 2017 to 2020, she studied art education and therapy at the renowned Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences near Bonn. During her studies, she not only honed her technical skills but also deepened her understanding of the therapeutic power of art.Today, Sophie Bäumer lives in Stuttgart, where she creates her works and continues to develop her artistic expression. Her works are characterised by their versatility and depth. In her paintings, she combines various styles and techniques, through which she has developed a unique visual language. Her art is often characterised by emotional intensity and personal expression, offering a deep insight into her own journey of self-discovery and reflection. Her works are not only visually appealing but also encourage reflection on themes such as identity, emotions and the connection between art and therapy. BACHELOR OF ARTS Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences 2017–2020 Art Education and Therapy, specialising in painting

GROUP EXHIBITION at Alanus University 2018 & 2019

SOLO EXHIBITION Kosak and Wagner Law Firm 2021 & 2022

Since 2021 SKM Artist

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