For some artists it is to bring us face to face with enlightenment, to bring us into the midst of an undefinable but clearly visible, audible, palpable spiritual experience. Such art arose from mystical vision or stimulates mystical vision when we enjoy it. During the weeks of the class we will look at visual art, listen to music, read literature, look at film, discuss the nature of the meditative and mystical experiences that correlate with these art forms. Reading list from the last Visionary Art class, at Metivta in Los Angeles, February 1999. To top The Art of Free Improvisation For students, teachers, performers in music, dance, theater, and other art forms.
Improvisation is the most intimate, personal, and universal form of artistic expression.
It permits the performer to draw from all sources of mind, heart, and body. The resulting work, whether from a solo or ensemble, is one that is rooted in our traditions, yet totally fresh. We can learn to become transparent so that our own original music can speak. Among the topics are the relationship between individual and divine creativity, individual and societal obstacles to creativity, and creativity and states of consciousness. These sessions will combine spiritual, artistic, scholarly, and practical approaches.