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St. Marie Lieb, a figure shrouded in mystery, emerged from the Heidelberg asylum around 1894, where her artistic creations defied conventional psychiatric interpretations. Known only through 2 photographs, her elaborate floor pieces, crafted with meticulous care, hint at a deeper narrative beyond the confines of her room. Contrary to the initial psychiatric view that dismissed her works as manic patterns of torn bed linen, Lieb's art reveals a deliberate, ritualistic complexity. Her intricate designs, suggestive of a hidden language or magical intent, point to a powerful statement about personal space & spiritual expression.