Thank you so much. The Westen art world did look down on non-western art as primitive and inferior for a long time. Now the wonderful art of the East, Africa and indigenous peoples is given a platform in the West which enriches us all. Thanks, John.
What an interesting and inspiring man John is, and I love his ceramics. I've always been fascinated by ancient symbols, and back in the day went on a motorcycling camping trip visiting some ancient sites in Scotland. And I agree that creating art, in whatever medium, even with the stumbling blocks along the way, is so healing and satisfying . It saddens me when I hear folk say they can't draw, and I try to encourage them. They can do it for themselves and not show anyone if that helps😊💜💫
Wow. I will watch this again. So much resonates about this art and this person. Wow. Started with the word FLOW and also got me with the spiral and symbol discussion, spiritual insight, yes, like the other comments; impressive, inspiring, interesting. Awesome young man!
I sued my insights into the values of the creative process in Schools, Colleges, Universities, and secure Psychiatric hospitals. I would say that my tools to help people in hospitals was creativity (non-judgemental) and silence (meditation). Thanks, John.
Thank you so much for making this video of John Holt. I shall share it and re watch it over a few times, as this is pure gold and really speaks to that part that knows the truth in the creativity that John mentions. An amazing man. What an incredible soul language he has and warmth of heart. Wow
Wow, thank you so much for this wonderful response to my life and work. Yes, it is "soul language" and that's the key to open people up to their "soul image/code" as James Hillman has it. Thank you again. You have uplifted me. John.
Thank you so much! Yes, I once wrote a chapter for a book I titled "Creativity as the immune system of the mind and the source of the Mythic" in which I argued that creative fluidity is both healing and revealing. I also believe, as James Hillman argues that creativity reveals the "souls code" the daimon (guiding spirit) if allowed to "flow". Of course language has to be developed and yet allowing unfettered creative development will facilite the development of language. I once had Psychiatrists in a High Secure hospital challenge my belief in allowing free development of patients visual language development saying that it "fed delusion" . I believed the opposite that creativity through its natural reconnection with the disconnected aspects of the psyche in fact re-connected and began to heal the damaged mind. Cheers, John.
@@johnholt2641Hi John, I have taken note that your work can be seen at the Ceramic Collection at Cannon Hall Museum and have ordered a second hand copy of James Hillman's The Soul's Code. The image of a key on the front-cover beautifully affirmed how creativity is the key to unlocking the soul as has: "The Art of Flow and the Flow of Art" above. Could you share which book you wrote the chapter for ? Are you reworking these ancient symbols into clay as 'soul making' ? Is Art the key that balances Science and Religion and Creativity flows through all ? just a few questions I'm pondering over and feel inspired, affirmed and creative.... Thank you John.
@artandnaturediaries9983 Jung spoke of archetypes of the collective unconscious which were timeless and lodged deep within us all. I feel that these ancient symbols were truly archetypes but, in some ways they remain dormant until brought to life again in contemporary art. That is what I am trying to do. Paired with my notions of "flow and fluidity" which relates to the healing aspects of creativity that I employed in my activism in education and health. I hope I am rediscovering this timeless visual languages.
What a wonderful man, and an eye-opener as I am also incorporating paleo and neolithic symbols into my cob building in Cumbria, where we have a plethora of examples in the landscape. I did textile art decades ago, based on Celtic knotwork, zoomorphic and anthropomorphic designs. Goosebump stuff! I agree with the 'elitism' of Fine Art. I had a partner who has been a low/mid level impressionist (?) landscape artist for years. She eventually was inducted in Manchester Academy of FA, and soon after proclaimed "you don't appreciate fine art" before dumping me and getting in with another MAFA artist. I've also met brilliant artists who are blanked by FA collectives and organisations, yet much art touted as 'fine', is a case of Emperor's New Clothes.....don't get me started 🙄
Naill, thanks you so much for your response to my blog and video. I was artist in residence for a year at Creswell Crags Museum where in the caves at Creswell are Ice Age and Apotropaic carvings. I have incorporated neolithic and Celtic symbolism in my work for many years. I think Jungs notion of "archetypes of the collective unconscious" always made sense as the same symbolic language exists throughout the world and is timeless. Cheers, John.
Fantastic!! His work is wonderful! I love his non western philosophy of 'art' Wonderful views about artmaking and culture.✨️🎨
Thank you so much. The Westen art world did look down on non-western art as primitive and inferior for a long time. Now the wonderful art of the East, Africa and indigenous peoples is given a platform in the West which enriches us all. Thanks, John.
What an interesting and inspiring man John is, and I love his ceramics. I've always been fascinated by ancient symbols, and back in the day went on a motorcycling camping trip visiting some ancient sites in Scotland. And I agree that creating art, in whatever medium, even with the stumbling blocks along the way, is so healing and satisfying . It saddens me when I hear folk say they can't draw, and I try to encourage them. They can do it for themselves and not show anyone if that helps😊💜💫
Incredible
Wow. I will watch this again. So much resonates about this art and this person. Wow. Started with the word FLOW and also got me with the spiral and symbol discussion, spiritual insight, yes, like the other comments; impressive, inspiring, interesting. Awesome young man!
Thanks you so much. It’s nice to share my story and the ethos of my work. John.
Wonderful insights and gorgeous art. What a valuable way to use art in hospitals and prisons. So impressive and inspiring
I sued my insights into the values of the creative process in Schools, Colleges, Universities, and secure Psychiatric hospitals. I would say that my tools to help people in hospitals was creativity (non-judgemental) and silence (meditation). Thanks, John.
Thank you so much for making this video of John Holt. I shall share it and re watch it over a few times, as this is pure gold and really speaks to that part that knows the truth in the creativity that John mentions. An amazing man. What an incredible soul language he has and warmth of heart. Wow
Wow, thank you so much for this wonderful response to my life and work. Yes, it is "soul language" and that's the key to open people up to their "soul image/code" as James Hillman has it. Thank you again. You have uplifted me. John.
Thank you so much! Yes, I once wrote a chapter for a book I titled "Creativity as the immune system of the mind and the source of the Mythic" in which I argued that creative fluidity is both healing and revealing. I also believe, as James Hillman argues that creativity reveals the "souls code" the daimon (guiding spirit) if allowed to "flow". Of course language has to be developed and yet allowing unfettered creative development will facilite the development of language. I once had Psychiatrists in a High Secure hospital challenge my belief in allowing free development of patients visual language development saying that it "fed delusion" . I believed the opposite that creativity through its natural reconnection with the disconnected aspects of the psyche in fact re-connected and began to heal the damaged mind. Cheers, John.
@@johnholt2641Hi John, I have taken note that your work can be seen at the Ceramic Collection at Cannon Hall Museum and have ordered a second hand copy of James Hillman's The Soul's Code. The image of a key on the front-cover beautifully affirmed how creativity is the key to unlocking the soul as has: "The Art of Flow and the Flow of Art" above. Could you share which book you wrote the chapter for ? Are you reworking these ancient symbols into clay as 'soul making' ? Is Art the key that balances Science and Religion and Creativity flows through all ? just a few questions I'm pondering over and feel inspired, affirmed and creative....
Thank you John.
@artandnaturediaries9983 Jung spoke of archetypes of the collective unconscious which were timeless and lodged deep within us all. I feel that these ancient symbols were truly archetypes but, in some ways they remain dormant until brought to life again in contemporary art. That is what I am trying to do. Paired with my notions of "flow and fluidity" which relates to the healing aspects of creativity that I employed in my activism in education and health. I hope I am rediscovering this timeless visual languages.
What a wonderful man, and an eye-opener as I am also incorporating paleo and neolithic symbols into my cob building in Cumbria, where we have a plethora of examples in the landscape. I did textile art decades ago, based on Celtic knotwork, zoomorphic and anthropomorphic designs. Goosebump stuff!
I agree with the 'elitism' of Fine Art. I had a partner who has been a low/mid level impressionist (?) landscape artist for years. She eventually was inducted in Manchester Academy of FA, and soon after proclaimed "you don't appreciate fine art" before dumping me and getting in with another MAFA artist. I've also met brilliant artists who are blanked by FA collectives and organisations, yet much art touted as 'fine', is a case of Emperor's New Clothes.....don't get me started 🙄
Naill, thanks you so much for your response to my blog and video. I was artist in residence for a year at Creswell Crags Museum where in the caves at Creswell are Ice Age and Apotropaic carvings. I have incorporated neolithic and Celtic symbolism in my work for many years. I think Jungs notion of "archetypes of the collective unconscious" always made sense as the same symbolic language exists throughout the world and is timeless. Cheers, John.
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