This week, Johansson is still with us, sharing her exploration of the healing power of art, the theoretical basis and simple daily exercises that require no artistic knowledge.
When working as an art inspirer in Singapore, Ingela Johansson noticed many of her students “were looking for purpose,” rather than just creativity.
“And that sparked the idea of how we can bring this to creative classes,” Johansson said.
About the same time, she also struggled personally when her son developed depression, and her children’s father died. Gradually shifting her method, she found her process of meditation, creativity and reflection, which has become “Creative Meditation.”
She has written two books on it, “Create to Relax” and “Create to Flow,” introducing a dozen exercises, such as “Butterfly Collage” and “Find your intuitive GPS.” The third, “Create Together” and available soon, focuses on enhancing parent-child bonding through art.
This week, Johansson is still with us, sharing her…
