Conversations on Creative Process, Methods, Research and Practice: Feminist Approaches to Nurturing the Creative Self

The book Conversations on Creative Process, Methods, Research, and Practice provides insights into the experiences of eight established creative practitioners who use their creative process in a professional and personal context. It explores the nature of the creative process from the perspective of understanding the activities, thoughts, and feelings that shape an individual artist's creative practice and how this can inform a wider collective understanding of creativity and how it can help us to live well. It is suitable for students, scholars, and practitioners using creative and arts-based research and methods in a wide range of disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound experiences of eight renowned creative practitioners, who harness their creative process in both professional and personal realms. Through in-depth interviews, the interviewees share intricate details about their creative processes, highlighting how it has contributed to their remarkable work-life balance. They explore how their creativity has aided them in navigating challenges and difficulties, such as grief, health issues, prejudice, divorce, maternity, and creative blocks.

Drawing upon original research and insightful interviews, the book offers a unique perspective on the nature of the creative process. It explores the activities, thoughts, and feelings that shape an individual artist's creative practice, shedding light on how this understanding can contribute to a broader collective understanding of creativity and its potential to enhance our well-being. The book suggests that individual creative practice serves as a means of self-discovery, allowing individuals to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world.

With its interdisciplinary approach, this innovative book appeals to students, scholars, and practitioners across a wide range of disciplines, including social sciences, education, creative writing, communication, and media studies. It provides valuable insights and practical tools for those engaged in creative and arts-based research and methods, fostering a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of creativity in our lives.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032259994