Can Art Nourish The Soul?
“Art is a form of nourishment (of consciousness, the spirit),” 31-year-old Susan Sontag, the American writer and philosopher, wrote in her diary in 1964.
in 1910, Russian painter and art theorist, Wassily Kandinsky published “Concerning the Spiritual in Art”. He explores the deep motives for making art as a “spiritual impulse” and the desire by the audience to admire art for the same reasons….There are so many moments while standing in front of art of immense power, that I feel the elevation of the spirit. Rothko’s paintings are just one example for me. So are Rembrandts. It is an indescribable feeling but it nevertheless feels as though it is a unifying me with the rest of humanity and THAT to me is a spiritual experience.
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The soothing capacity of art making: Have you found that being deeply immersed in a creative pursuit changes your relationship to time? For me it seems to slow it down and allow me to breathe more deeply. My nervous system seems to calm down and I am now off the productivity wheel and into my process mode, in the present moment (akin to meditation).
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5 reasons to boost creativity in the workplace and how to improve corporate culture through effective art making exercises.
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I wanted to share an easy tip for finding shapes in a first layer collage.
Sometimes I create these fun collages using various papers that I have made either on the gelli plate or tear outs from different sources. I love not overthinking it but just seeing it as a good way to create a textured underlay for what I’m going to build on.
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“Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others.”
In order to be creative, you need to be able to view things in new ways or from a different perspective. You need to be able to generate new possibilities or unique alternatives.
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I learned early on that there were so many ways that I could bring the creative spark out in my students and it had nothing to do with the productive output. It had all to do with going deep into the judgments that swirl around in our heads when creating: the comparing mind.
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Sometimes it feels daunting to develop a creative habit! What if I helped you do just that?
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Our annual 3 day “Art for the Soul” retreat is an immersive experience in the art process. We will be exploring our inner creative voice through writing, mixed media art, community discussions, local activities and more…This is a great opportunity for self discovery amongst a supportive creative community. This retreat is geared towards anyone who is on the creative path whether you are just exploring your creativity for the first time or are a practicing artist who wants to deepen your practice. Bring a friend, a sister, a daughter or come on your own! All are welcome! If you have never done any art before and want to explore your creativity in a nurturing, encouraging environment, this is for you. If you have created art before but feel stuck in your process, this is for you too!! Through guided mixed media techniques, journaling and self reflection you will be making art that flows. Some optional meditation/yoga/hiking/local activity will be offered
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Ever wondered how meditation enhances creativity? This blog talks about the various forms of meditation and how quietening the mind can lead to creating space for creative problem solving in your life and in business.
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What is human imagination and how can we cultivate it?
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When we feel overwhelmed and can’t seem to stop our ruminating thoughts, moving them from our head through our body and onto paper, can be a hugely liberating form of self-expression.
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The mental health benefits of art making has been researched and proven
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