A list of my “Astrology for Creators” columns that appear in “The Artful Mind” magazine (an art publication in the Berkshires, Massachusetts).
Read moreDistinguishing Transformational Art from Art Therapy
This article proposes “Transformational Art” as a term to describe art made by professional artists which has a transforming and/or healing effect on the viewer. It also highlights when, why and how it should be distinguished from the practice of Art Therapy.
Read morePhotographic Restoration of the Self by Jennifer Musgrave
This article features Nienke Izurieta, a New Brunswick photographer, and her exploration of self-healing through light and self-reflection within portraiture. Her restorative light work extends to landscapes and buildings familiar to NB residents, displaying the need for restoration externally as well as internally. Izurieta's work showcases how art can transform its creator and subject in the processes of destruction in both objects and old patterns of thinking. This article is written by Jennifer Musgrave and originally appeared in Created Here Magazine, “Psyche,” Volume 11, March 2020, Pages 4-11.
subject is too dark: Interview with Choreographer Sarah Power
“Subject is too Dark” is a choreography created by Sarah Power which dives deep into the subconscious and intuitive ways of being through the practice of “Authentic Movement.” The performers spent several weeks connecting together in movement while blindfolded to create a piece which speaks of searching for connection and the light within. What follows is a discussion with the piece’s choreographer, Sarah Power, about the relationships of this practice and artwork to the development of intuition, empathy and energy sensitivity.
Read moreThe Artist's Hypnotist
It comes as no surprise that there is a connection between the arts and hypnosis. The state of trance plays a vital role in the creation and experience of the arts. In some cases, the hypnotist can be a vital aid to an artist when developing their creativity, resolving a creative block or coping with stress. Trance can also aid in the appreciation of the arts. One such case is with the composer, Sergei Rachmaninoff, who after receiving much negative criticism about his work, spiralled into a depression which lasted 3 years and turned to hypnosis from Dr. Nikolai Vladimirovich Dahl for assistance.
Read moreThe Artist-Healer Manifesto: Defining and Exploring the Complexities
This article proposes the term “artist-healer” as a practice done by professionals where art and healing are intertwined in such a way that they are one in the same. While this phenomenon (or genre) of the artist-healer stretches as far back as early Shamans who used artistic tools and performance in their rituals, this article will discuss this genre in the context of the work of Swiss artist-healer, Emma Kunz (1892-1963).
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