Creativity, Science & Religion

The objective of this blog is to discuss the diversity and potential of creative expression—a concept that remains within the purview of both science and religion. Science considers that which can be empirically observed and analyzed. Religion entails allegiance to archaic human interpretations of the transcendent. Science and religion remain antagonists in terms of significant phenomena such as creativity, origins of life, life and death, and love.

Given our discoveries of Black Matter, Black Energy, quantum physics, and the existence of more than four dimensions, can science not consider the possibility of phenomena extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience? Given scientific discoveries that illuminate preexisting religious dogma—e.g., the age of our universe—can religion not rely upon the scientific method?

Given the undisputed existence of creative expression*—and the direct correlation between 1) the emergence of new art styles/periods and 2) significant scientific discoveries**—can we not recognize (at least consider) the transcendent nature of creative expression?

I’m not a lone voice in the wilderness. Indeed, the topics of this blog are evident in the writings and blogs of other artists—and of some scientists and progressive clergy. Let’s come together and learn to benefit from each other’s perspectives. You can begin by contributing your thoughts to this post.

Notes:
*  See Premise (specific link to www.e-hhw.com)
** Changes in art styles always precede significant scientific discoveries – see 2^nd post

The Well & Creativity

There is a well—cool and deep;
requiring no effort to partake.

The well’s essential—ours to keep;
mindfulness precludes the one mistake.

Our inclination’s to forsake;
the enlivening waters—free to reap.

So even though it seems opaque;
use the Big Dipper—make the leap. 

http://www.e-hhw.com/, 19 June 2012

Creativity & Cross-Training

Shortly after my previous post (March 1^st), I decided to quit posting. Instead, I would use the time to complete some pieces I’m showing locally (premiered March 16^th).

Since that time, I’ve obviously not posted—but I’ve also not had a bumper crop in terms of my art. It seems that creating blog postings correlates strongly with progress in other areas of my creative expression. What’s the connection? It could be that writer’s block effects all one’s creative expression, but I’m seriously considering another possibility.

Our USA Olympians are familiar with cross-training—artists may not be as familiar with the concept and its practice. Running has been a part of my life for almost 40 years—and I recognize the benefit occasional cycling has on my running. I intend to entertain the possibility that blogging may enhance other areas of my creative expression.

The point is you’ll see more frequent postings on this blog—the approach being one of creative cross-training.

Responding to these postings may or may not effect your creative expression—either way, I’m sharing in order to receive.