The present scientific research sought to explore possible connections between artistic and psychological experiences.The dip art (marbleized mar·ble·ize tr.v. mar·ble·ized, mar·ble·iz·ing, mar·ble·iz·es To marble. Adj. 1. marbleized - patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble; "marbleized pink skin" paper) experience was designed to specifically explore the connections between brief art activities, stress and sense of self. Such art activities potentially foster creativity and artistic self-esteem self-esteem Sense of personal worth and ability that is fundamental to an individual's identity. Family relationships during childhood are believed to play a crucial role in its development. in non-traditional artists. The art activity consists of a mixture of oil paint and mineral spirits Mineral Spirits also called Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052-41-3][1], is a petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild solvent. In Europe, it is referred to as white spirit. , poured into water, lending to organic and ambiguous shapes that can be lifted from the water, by pulling paper across them. It is not the outcome, but the process of creating artwork that may lead to stress-reduction and self-empowerment, potentially boosting self-esteem. Recognizing beauty and potential in ambiguity Ambiguity Delphic oracle ultimate authority in ancient Greece; often speaks in ambiguous terms. [Gk. Hist.: Leach, 305] Iseult’s vow pledge to husband has double meaning. [Arth. of the dip art may reflect back on participant's own self-analysis and self-identity. After IRB IRB See: Industrial Revenue Bond (Human Subjects) approval participants' completed informed consents and brief questions related to stress and sense of self before and after a brief art activity. Statistical analysis revealed significant reduction in reported stress and improvement in sense of self. Participants did not report statistically significant changes in how they dealt with stress or in their reported self-esteem. The present research revealed statistically significantly relationships between participating in brief art activities and reported reductions in feelings of stress and negative self evaluation. These results reveal a potential means of employing art to reduce stress and improve self-worth. * Hedges, A. and M.D. Van Leeuwen. William Woods University William Woods University is a university in Fulton, Missouri, a community of about 12,000 people. WWU is a coeducational, independent, professions-oriented institution of 3,000 students, representing most states and approximately 20 foreign countries. . |
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