How do we create? How to we get to that special place where we're in control while accepting the randomness of the reactive materials we work with? And what does that say about life?
Links, as promised:
Explorations of Sex and Self (reference to the Angel in the House): https://joanaprneves.substack.com/p/explorations-of-sex-and-self
About being drawn to "minor works": https://joanaprneves.substack.com/p/when-art-says-the-unspeakable
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We're fine-tuning the show in the background, so we're on a hiatus of sorts–but episodes will drop every two weeks, now on Mondays. We're clarified our purpose: we're now Exhibitionistas - Notes on Art, which feels good and more in tune with our vibe.
Takeaways
• Textual discrepancies in literary works can reveal insights into the author's creative process.
• Favorite texts can deeply influence creativity and self-perception. Better than self-help books? Find out for yourself!
• The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf explores the balance between creative control and letting go, reflecting the complexities of the artistic process.
Chapters
• 00:00 Unraveling the Mystery
• 11:41 Introduction to the Special Series
• 17:28 Virginia Woolf's Life and Influence
• 32:31 The Angel in the House and Creative Freedom
• 01:01:24 Reading 'The Mark on the Wall'