Spiritual projections in art and a comparative evaluation of Yayoi Kusama and Fahrelnissa Zeid

The purpose of this study is to comparatively examine the psychological projections reflected in the works of two prominent female artists in contemporary art, Fahrelnissa Zeid and Yayoi Kusama, known for their unique and profound spiritual expressions. The study investigates how the inner worlds, psychological processes, and personal experiences ofboth artists arereflectedin theirartisticproductions. Qualitative methodswereadoptedintheresearch;comprehensivedocumentanalysiswasconducted basedon arthistoricaltexts,psychologicaltheories,and artistbiographies. Additionally, symbolicimages,colorusage,andcompositionalchoices intheworksweresubjectedto descriptive analyses from psychological and spiritual perspectives. ThefindingsrevealthatinZeid'sart,shapedbymythologicalandmysticalmotifs, the search for individual and cultural identity transforms into a deep spiritual journey. Kusama, on the other hand, through her repetitive dot motifs and concepts of infinity, transformstraumaticmemoriesandobsessivepsychologicalstatesintoartisticlanguage. It is determined that the spiritual projections in the artworks of Fahrelnissa Zeid and Yayoi Kusama play a central role as expressions of their life experiences, psychological conditions, and personal perceptions. This thesis emphasizes that art production is not merely a visual creation but also an expression of profound psychological processes, contributing significantly to understanding the spiritual worlds of female artists.