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Shamanic world views and practices appear all over the world.
They are often reflected in Celtic traditions and act as inspirations for contemporary artists of any heritage. These perspectives
can enhance the natural connection between the head and the heart, the individual and the universe, enhance a sense of purpose
and meaning in our lives, and give new passion and expression to our art
Art, Earth Energies and Sacred Sites
A weekend designed to restore and enliven artists..
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to the ART GALLERY
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The ancient Celts were intimately connected to all of Nature. The energy
of this connection informed their lives and inspired their art. By taking time to tour and connect with the Earth energies,
contemporary artists of any level and heritage, shall have the opportunity to become inspired by the power sites of the Gower,
as were its early inhabitants. . We will get underneath the surface of these sites by using ancient techniques that awaken
all our senses. In so doing, we will be able to discern underlying energies and movements that reside in such places, and
then we will explore ways of expressing our discoveries in the medium and style of our choice. Come discover for yourself
what we can perceive and what we can express
Dr Julianna Switaj was born in South Wales and now lives in Guelph Ontario,
Canada, coming from from a lineage of traditional healers. She will speak on the Celtic shamanic experience. John Geeza is
a member of the Guelph Studio Tour, and can address ways in which a shamanic world view can both inspire and inform an artist's
work. His images of Welsh nature have been exhibited and used commercially in Wales and Canada. Both Julianna and John, have
backgrounds in counselling and educational-developmental psychology, having taught shamanic techniques for 15 years, carried
out a number of research projects and given presentations at international conferences on the subject
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