When we tap into our creativity, we open ourselves to new possibilities. Our imagination supports us to challenge old assumptions and habits. This has nothing to do with being “good at art”. It’s about reconnecting with a playful, childlike approach to life that has, for many of us been left behind as we conformed to expectations in our home, school and the wider world. It breaks my heart how often I have heard people say, “I’m not creative” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body”. As human beings we are innately creative, and when we lose sight of that we lose the ability to be flexible, resourceful and resilient. Using art materials and other creative approaches, we can begin to overcome the limiting thoughts and judgements that prevent us knowing who we are, what we need and what our next steps may be.
“Art is an articulator of the soul’s uncensored purpose and deepest will.” Shaun McNiff