Mar 12, 2024
Art, whether you're creating it or experiencing it, is capable of literally rewiring your brain. That's what I explore on this episode with Ivy Ross and Susan Maximum.
Specifically, you'll learn
1. Tips on how to use colors, textures, and lighting in your home to stimulate your body's natural ability to relax and restore.
2. You'll discover why picking up an art like singing, dancing, or painting, regardless of how good you are at it, is so beneficial for your brain and body.
3. You'll gain insights on how creating art actually helps develop resilience in children that they then carry on into adulthood. If you're looking for new ways to bring joy, balance, and well being into your life, you don't want to miss this episode.
Susan and Ivy’s insights in "Your Brain on Art" bring
to light the profound connection between creative expression and
mental well-being, suggesting that art might be key to not just
surviving, but thriving.
Step into a world where the space around you shapes how you feel
and heal. We uncover the hidden ways our environment—its colors,
textures, and even the lighting—affects us more deeply than we
might expect. This conversation dives into the personal journey of
discovering which art forms resonate with each of us, whether it's
the shared rhythm of a dance or the solitary reflection in
writing.
We also champion the role of arts in education and the broader
community. As we discuss California's move to bring art teachers
into every classroom, we're advocating for a renaissance in how we
approach learning and healing. Art, as we see it, is a vital tool
for building resilience, fostering joy, and connecting us to one
another. This episode is an open invitation to embrace
creativity—for the sake of our health, our children, and the very
fabric of our society. Join us as we celebrate the arts not as a
luxury, but as a necessity, with Ivy and Susan guiding us through
this transformational landscape.
International Arts and Mind Lab at John Hopkins University