Type 9: Nobody Special

Exploring the Enneagram through Art (final)

Peacemakers, optimists, reconcilers, comforters are all Signatures of this gentle type, Their basic desire is to maintain inner stability and peace of mind but fear loss and separation and translate their inner harmony to those around them. Nines believe that they are okay when those around them are okay.

Because it is impossible to meet everybody’s needs to create perfect harmony, Nines often numb out by denial, creating a fantasy world or adjusting to whatever life and others present to them. They avoid conflict at all costs and may come across as being emotionally distant or lazy. Being out of touch with what it is that they really want they are not self- assertive and may live life vicariously through others.

Their essence emerges through engaging with life and experiencing that they have something important to contribute. They become dynamic joyful people, working for peace and healing their world.

The laid-back , almost lazy outer appearance of the Nine dictated the posture of this figure, showing their tendency to numb out and withdraw into a fantasy world. No mouth is shown because they do not enter into conflict if at all possible. Essence is shown in the positioning of the figure that lies across a huge gap in the wooden mounting. This shows how they, In essence, contribute greatly to life by being able to “bridge the gap” and bring healing and wholeness to their worlds.

Materials used: Ceramic clay, Hardwood, iron screws. Size: 55cm high x 43cm wide x 60cm deep

Artwork by Matilda Clifford and George Angus

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