For centuries art has been a source of comfort, expression, and release. Colors, shapes, and patterns highly contribute to our overall mood and shape a lot of our experiences. So today I decided I would take a look at how art has been used to heal. According to the American Art Therapy Association (AATA),"art therapy engages the mind, body, and spirit in ways that are distinct from verbal articulation alone. Kinesthetic, sensory, perceptual, and symbolic opportunities invite alternative modes of receptive and expressive communication, which can circumvent the limitations of language. Visual and symbolic expression gives voice to experience, and empowers individual, communal, and societal transformation."
Nick Verstand, Aura Aura is an exploration of light as a medium. The installation explores how the visual perception of emotions influences the understanding of the self as well as others - fostering meaningful interactions. I think this installation was such a powerful way of getting participants to interact and respond to their emotions without having to say a word. A lot of today's interaction as been reduced to social media. Even though it is still an outlet that fosters e...
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