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Overview: The process of art as Healing often includes "Voyage". The "Voyage" may be compacted into a short period of time or it may take years. To focus on a visual art work as healing voyage we must understand intention and design. The voyage is started with intentions toward a destination. However the land where most of this voyage takes place has laws unto itself. As in a dream, the dreamer must learn the orientation of the dream space. Then the work of the voyage may begin. A primary functions of the artist is to mediate between the "real world" world and the spirit/dream world. The spirit/dream world can be regarded by many as a psychological state. This psychological state is another state of consciousness that alters perception. The ability to see visions through a dream-time-space may be interpreted as a gift , or as a psychological transformation representing either subconscious functions or connection with a total human or group consciousness. The discovery of meaning suggests a metaphorical completion of a journey before it has ended. That is to say a realization of totality within the fragments of our perception. Recognition of the gestalt. An epiphany in vision. The result of an art-healing experience is the successful return of the viewer to themselves with an experience of wholeness. the vision of wholeness is as a seedling taking root in the viewer promoting the journey to wellness. The Big Picture Links: Art and healing Arts For Healing ARTS IN HEALING Hospital Artist-in-Residence ARTS OF HEALING Medicine | ART for Healing © 2010 Glen River | ||