Myth, creativity, consciousness
“We would do well… to think of the creative process as a living thing implanted in the human psyche.” — C.G. Jung (1922) Collected Works 15 We often say that every person is inherently creative and yet doubts and … Continued
Apple’s ad for the new iPad has evoked some very strong reactions, reactions that illuminate old links between image, metaphor, myth, and our collective notions about creativity and the creative process. The current cultural conversation is a good starting … Continued
“Well, that’s the trick: the sudden unexpectedness inside the over-known.”— Heather McHugh What type of mood does the word “poetry” evoke for you? Do you associate poetry with the profound and weighty? The concerns of the soul and … Continued
