Pen, Paper, Porcelain: Embodied Mythopoetics
Led by Mark Lumpkin
“Mythopoetics” is a resonant term referring to the making of a mythology. Poiesis is the Greek word for making or shaping something into a coherent, and therefore, shared form. Every person forms their own personal mythology, or story, via experiences throughout their life. How does one’s personal myth embody through one’s artwork?
All artists tell a story with their work ~ it’s a creative process formed in the depths of psyche and soma. Understanding one’s “Personal Myth / Mythology” brings forth a deeper understanding of the creative fire and the meaning of one’s “story.” Owning, writing and controlling one’s story gives power and freedom to the foundations of creative expression.
We will review the classical mythology of Thoth the Egyptian God of the Moon, of reckoning, learning, and writing. This mythological perspective will help give unique insight into each artist’s journey and their personal mythology including their multifaceted creative spark.
“Mythopoetics” is then a shaping of a new myth, or it can suggest a remaking of an old myth, to instill greater life, vitality or a deeper sense of justice and fair play. Bringing awareness to each other’s mythopoetics and stories shines a new light on how, when, where and why our personal mythology was created.
Please click here for an overview & introduction from the Instructor and Daily Schedule.
All artists tell a story with their work ~ it’s a creative process formed in the depths of psyche and soma. Understanding one’s “Personal Myth / Mythology” brings forth a deeper understanding of the creative fire and the meaning of one’s “story.” Owning, writing and controlling one’s story gives power and freedom to the foundations of creative expression.
We will review the classical mythology of Thoth the Egyptian God of the Moon, of reckoning, learning, and writing. This mythological perspective will help give unique insight into each artist’s journey and their personal mythology including their multifaceted creative spark.
“Mythopoetics” is then a shaping of a new myth, or it can suggest a remaking of an old myth, to instill greater life, vitality or a deeper sense of justice and fair play. Bringing awareness to each other’s mythopoetics and stories shines a new light on how, when, where and why our personal mythology was created.
Please click here for an overview & introduction from the Instructor and Daily Schedule.
Program Details
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Categories:
Ceramics
Ghost Ranch Program
Writing Literature Journaling
Date & Time Details:
3:00 pm Check in
10:00 am Check out
10:00 am Check out
Location:
Ghost Ranch
Address:
280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM, USA
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505-685-1000
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About the Leader
Mark Lumpkin
Dr. Mark B. Lumpkin (PhD, LMT, LMTI, CPT, RYT, MSMT/E, FMS) is a multifaceted professional educator, lifelong artist, spa and fitness operations leader, and wellness practitioner with more than two decades of in-depth experience employing traditional and cutting-edge practices to enhance a broad array of programs, services, classes and provide a deep, holistic, and well-rounded approach to wellness.
Certified and experienced in a broad array of concepts and therapies residing at the confluence of anatomy, physiology, psychology and philosophy, Mark leverages his deeply diverse background to build comprehensive programs and services which appeal to mainstream and niche populations alike, offering clients the opportunity to create highly-individuated creative wellness plans incorporating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements to identify and attain meaningful goals in all areas of their lives.
Dr. Lumpkin holds a doctorate in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology, a Master’s degree in Depth Psychology, and a second Mater’s in counseling psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in fine art in Sculpture. Mark is committed to bringing about greater harmony between physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and artistic aspects of clients’ lives through incorporating mythology, art, and spirituality.
Certified and experienced in a broad array of concepts and therapies residing at the confluence of anatomy, physiology, psychology and philosophy, Mark leverages his deeply diverse background to build comprehensive programs and services which appeal to mainstream and niche populations alike, offering clients the opportunity to create highly-individuated creative wellness plans incorporating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements to identify and attain meaningful goals in all areas of their lives.
Dr. Lumpkin holds a doctorate in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology, a Master’s degree in Depth Psychology, and a second Mater’s in counseling psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in fine art in Sculpture. Mark is committed to bringing about greater harmony between physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and artistic aspects of clients’ lives through incorporating mythology, art, and spirituality.