The nature of the Psyche is image. As an image-making organism, the psyche spontaneously produces images from the unconscious. These images then move quite naturally towards making some sort of sense or meaning on behalf of the personality.

Art making can make evident this natural symbolic function of the psyche to make meaning towards a sense of self that is authentic and resonant with the natural tendencies of the individual. Letting the art tell a story, or letting a story make the art, creates a safe container for associated emotions to express themselves, as well as offer guidance to the formation of the narrative of self.