Is Visual Art good for your wellbeing? |
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Fran ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 29 April 2008 Country: United States Location: Cupertino Status: Offline Posts: 374 |
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I've been interested in this topic for quite a while, in part to give a justification for my photography effort, but also because linking visual art, photography for us, to the wellbeing of our viewers is a fascinating topic that is worth exploring.
I found quite a lot of scientific evidence and I presented it in my blog: https://carucci.photography/blogs/blog/visual-art-is-good-for-your-wellbeing Schedule some time, there's a lot to read if you want to go deep. I summed it up for you:
Let me know what you think. |
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owenn01 ![]() Alpha Eyes group ![]() Joined: 20 May 2008 Country: United Kingdom Location: Kent Status: Offline Posts: 11586 |
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Scientific evidence or not (and that's coming from a Scientist!), I strongly hold the view that visual art is most definitely good for your (and others) wellbeing. Be it for relaxation, stress relief, a moment (or longer) to 'mull over' a point, to take in one's surroundings and thoughts and to make sense of them in some small way.
For me, personally, photography gives me an opportunity to channel my efforts into something that I feel rewards my efforts and which may, with luck and possibly good judgement, bring joy and delight to others. It's not for profit, it's not a race or competition - it's all about communicating my inner feelings and what I 'saw' at the time of taking the image. Sharing images in a Hospital environment would be a great avenue in which to share my work - if nothing else, thank you for brining that opportunity to me. best regards, Neil. |
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My Mantra: "Comment on other's work as you would wish to have yours commented upon". Go on - it's fun!
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Fran ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 29 April 2008 Country: United States Location: Cupertino Status: Offline Posts: 374 |
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Thanks for the insight, Neil!
I also want to try to focus not much on the benefits on me, but on bringing those to others. That is for me a powerful motivation. Photography is too often too self-centered. |
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