Rorschach
I’m very mesmerized by art and psychology.
Manifestation.
I teach to learn. In the Fall of 2024 teaching art block, I realized I did not have a lesson plan. I hassled around finding art supplies - primary colors, BW acrylic paints, just enough cups of water and brushes… I went in, shakingly, into the classroom with students crowding my space asking, “what are we doing today?”, “can i help you pass the brushes out?”, “what is that?”. I stood at a student’s table, and took a huge breath out. As tiny and eager children surrounded me and watched, I silently and quickly mixed some primary colors into secondary colors, splattered some paint in to and fro motions on the waxy side of the palette paper, folded it in half, then in different shapes, opened it up, and….accidently created a masterpiece. I snatched the mixed media paper, and stamped it hard. My students, in awe, took a minute to realize what just happened, and in a matter of seconds, went for it. I saw children explore and paint their hearts out that day. I came to understand it’s not about the product at all - it’s the process.
I manifested greatness only because I chose to take the risk.
Pyschology
I also accidentally created a Rorschach - one of the only factors I remembered so clearly in Psychology class, or my mom. I became so indulged in this process, I began to take this method to fruition. I taught it to my colleagues, my friends, my family. That day I will never forget, as it made me so mesmerized about the brain and art.
Make it stand out.
Not all of an artist’s duty is to make art beautiful. Make art that stands out. Make art that provides a resource for conversation.
Art progresses society.