Surrealism, as an art movement, can trace its 20th century roots to psychoanalysis. Both artists and analysts of that historical moment held that the unconscious is revealed through dream imagery and creative expression. Art therapy also has its roots in psychoanalysis and surrealist exercises that relate to mindfulness, an understanding of symbols and recognizing feeling and emotions through art. Art Therapy is a modality often used when issues or thoughts are hard to verbalize.
Surrealist art and art therapy can both reveal for us elements of our inner thoughts and imagination. As in Surrealist works of art, an exploration of our own mysteries, investigating our own capacity for surprising juxtapositions, and taking up new art materials can serve as powerful tools for healing and self-discovery.
Presented by Simone Alter-Muri, Ed.D., Founder/Director and Professor of Art Therapy/Counseling, Springfield College; and Debra Sarlin, Ph.D., makerspace educator and creative technologist
Join us in-person or online!
If you plan to attend in person at the Museums, tickets are available on the day of the lecture in the Welcome Center.
Members: FREE
Springfield residents: $4
Nonmembers: $4
To attend via ZOOM, please register in advance.
