This photo is my self-portrait from the Dream Figures series. Dream figures is a term borrowed from process oriented psychology (processwork). The figures represent parts of the psyche, they appear in the 'Dream' level – the second level of experiencing reality. The figures don't have to be people; they are often symbols, objects, animals or phenomena. The figures often emerge unconsciously, but by working with them, one can experience them consciously, become them, or understand and include them in to the whole of psyche.
This portrait represents my dream figure Abyssal Fish:

A strange monster living in the depths of the ocean. She's a bit creepy, strange, and few people like her. When she smiles, she shows off her big teeth. She has a plush heart, collects strange things, and collects stuffed animals. She often wonders why she doesn't live in shallower waters. She watches the other fish that are happy there. She wonders if she can't or don't want to swim up from the depths. This makes her sad. No one pays her any attention.