The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation

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dc.contributor.advisorPayne, Malcolmen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorPearce, Robynen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2017-10-30T13:53:58Z
dc.date.available2017-10-30T13:53:58Z
dc.date.issued2001en_ZA
dc.date.updated2017-03-10T09:10:50Z
dc.description.abstractThe release of creative expression through the role of the unconscious and the conscious is discussed. The defining of a relationship between the unconscious and the conscious is addressed, with reference to the theories of Jung and Freud. The primary process, as well as the mechanisms of condensation and displacement, is referred to as supporting the transference of the unconscious in creative expression. Pictorial imagery and material content pertain to unconscious employment, in which repressed emotional and psychological issues are released. The capacity for psychic growth through art renders creative expression as a transformational agent. The interaction of the conscious and the unconscious is essential to the concept of psychic growth. The processes of integration and introspection are discussed with reference to the resolution of repressed issues and inner conflicts. The notion of psychic harmony is referred to in correlation to this resolution. The inner and outer states of creative expression are discussed with reference to the artwork as a product of the mental processes involved within its' expression. The artwork as a mode of expression is discussed with reference to Wollheim (1973). The assimilation of the external world in the process of creativity is discussed with reference to bodily activity, the act of object-solution and the structuring of these external objects. The establishing of a relationship with the external world in creative expression is discussed as a force for healing. A correlation between creativity and child play, and creativity and ritual, are referred to. Creative expression is understood as a means for psychic wholeness. Interaction with the unconscious by the conscious mind, and the expression of a unitary reality, is discussed with reference to the concept of psychic wholeness. The healing aspect of this unitary reality is discussed with reference to the act of transferring mental processes into an artwork, as well as the processes of interaction, introspection and individuation. Symbolism and healing is discussed with reference to the concept of symbolisation as a means of unconscious, emotional expression. Non-conceptual symbolism is referred to within this context. The capacity of the symbol as a means of identification, contributes to the healing process. The role of symbolism in establishing a relationship with the external world in creative expression is addressed. Symbolic functioning of consciously employed elements in my work is discussed. The principles governing my creative methodology are discussed according to conscious and unconscious employment. The application and selection of media is discussed as symbolic activity in my painting. Texture, distortion and placement of figurative form, as well as surrounding space, are unconsciously employed. Inserted objects and natural elements are referred to as pertaining to conscious employment. The paintings are discussed individually according to the series in which they apply. The sub-titles regulating this discussion are indications of the psychic transformation involved within the creative process. The creative process is an expression of personal transformation.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationPearce, R. (2001). <i>The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Michaelis School of Fine Art. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25923en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationPearce, Robyn. <i>"The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Michaelis School of Fine Art, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25923en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationPearce, R. 2001. The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Pearce, Robyn AB - The release of creative expression through the role of the unconscious and the conscious is discussed. The defining of a relationship between the unconscious and the conscious is addressed, with reference to the theories of Jung and Freud. The primary process, as well as the mechanisms of condensation and displacement, is referred to as supporting the transference of the unconscious in creative expression. Pictorial imagery and material content pertain to unconscious employment, in which repressed emotional and psychological issues are released. The capacity for psychic growth through art renders creative expression as a transformational agent. The interaction of the conscious and the unconscious is essential to the concept of psychic growth. The processes of integration and introspection are discussed with reference to the resolution of repressed issues and inner conflicts. The notion of psychic harmony is referred to in correlation to this resolution. The inner and outer states of creative expression are discussed with reference to the artwork as a product of the mental processes involved within its' expression. The artwork as a mode of expression is discussed with reference to Wollheim (1973). The assimilation of the external world in the process of creativity is discussed with reference to bodily activity, the act of object-solution and the structuring of these external objects. The establishing of a relationship with the external world in creative expression is discussed as a force for healing. A correlation between creativity and child play, and creativity and ritual, are referred to. Creative expression is understood as a means for psychic wholeness. Interaction with the unconscious by the conscious mind, and the expression of a unitary reality, is discussed with reference to the concept of psychic wholeness. The healing aspect of this unitary reality is discussed with reference to the act of transferring mental processes into an artwork, as well as the processes of interaction, introspection and individuation. Symbolism and healing is discussed with reference to the concept of symbolisation as a means of unconscious, emotional expression. Non-conceptual symbolism is referred to within this context. The capacity of the symbol as a means of identification, contributes to the healing process. The role of symbolism in establishing a relationship with the external world in creative expression is addressed. Symbolic functioning of consciously employed elements in my work is discussed. The principles governing my creative methodology are discussed according to conscious and unconscious employment. The application and selection of media is discussed as symbolic activity in my painting. Texture, distortion and placement of figurative form, as well as surrounding space, are unconsciously employed. Inserted objects and natural elements are referred to as pertaining to conscious employment. The paintings are discussed individually according to the series in which they apply. The sub-titles regulating this discussion are indications of the psychic transformation involved within the creative process. The creative process is an expression of personal transformation. DA - 2001 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2001 T1 - The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation TI - The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25923 ER - en_ZA
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dc.identifier.vancouvercitationPearce R. The empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformation. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Michaelis School of Fine Art, 2001 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25923en_ZA
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dc.publisher.departmentMichaelis School of Fine Arten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherFine Arten_ZA
dc.titleThe empowered body : creative expression as a force for personal transformationen_ZA
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