Shadow Depths: Journey of Psychic Renewal
Partner Programme
14 — 22 Sept 2024
Craft, Digital, Graphic Design & Visual Communications, Multi-Disciplinary Design, Art / Collectibles, Materials, Education
14 SeptOpen 24h
15 SeptOpen 24h
16 SeptOpen 24h
17 SeptOpen 24h
18 SeptOpen 24h
19 SeptOpen 24h
20 SeptOpen 24h
21 SeptOpen 24h
22 SeptOpen 24h
In Person
Free, no ticket required
Bellerive house
3 Muirfield Crescent
London
E14 9SZ
Shadow Depths: Journey of Psychic Renewal", curated by artists Yiru Wang, FanYang and Su Jin, explores the symbolism of myth in art. Through open studios and workshops, the project delves into art-making and healing, reflecting on social issues from a mythological perspective.
Saturn VII, the first discovered non-spherical satellite, is renowned for its highly irregular shape, chaotic rotation, low density, and unusual sponge-like appearance. In Roman mythology, Saturn is the god of agriculture and abundance and is also associated with time and cycles. Saturn is often seen as a symbol of time, fate, and harshness. In modern astrology, Saturn represents repression and challenges, and its energy is closely linked to reflection and meditation. The mythological aspects of Tartarus and Saturn are reflected in art and also serve as metaphors for contemporary societal issues. Shadow Depths: Journey of Psychic Renewal aims to explore how the concept of Tartarus can be applied in art creation and art therapy through an Open Studio format as part of our exhibition, Escaping Tartarus. This project includes: Open Studio: SaturnVII provides an open, supportive, and non-judgmental creative space where participants can freely express their emotions and ideas. This environment fosters deep self-exploration and emotional release. Art Healing Workshop: Each individual's subconscious contains a "shadow self," which encompasses repressed and unaccepted parts of the person. By recognizing and integrating the shadow, individuals can achieve psychological wholeness. Art Talk: An interactive art discussion session where participants have the opportunity to share their creative processes, emotional experiences, and inner explorations. Engaging with other participants and artists deepens understanding of oneself and the artwork. The goal of this project is to help participants explore and integrate their "shadow self" through the power of art and art therapy, achieving psychological renewal and growth.
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