Artists on the frontier of change: Exploring the transformative power of images

“[The artist’s] antennae pick up messages before anybody else, so he is always thought of as being way ahead of his time because he lives in the present. There are very many reasons why most people prefer to live in the age just behind them. It’s safer. To live right on the shooting line, right on the frontier of change, is terrifying.”
—Marshall McLuhan

Sigmund Freud once remarked that for every new idea he ever had, a poet had already been there ahead of him. This insight captures the timeless connection between art, creativity, and innovation. Artists, as Marshall McLuhan observed, live “on the frontier of change,” constantly engaging with the present and daring to explore uncharted territories of thought and imagination.

Why Artists Lead the Way

There’s something profoundly inspiring about how artists view life and give back to it. They work with third space—the imaginal realm—where creativity and transformation reside. In this realm, images are not just decorative or symbolic; they are alive and deeply meaningful. Artists befriend these images, using their dynamic language to create, inspire, and illuminate.

It’s no wonder we continually turn to art and artists for new ideas, energy, and inspiration. They invite us into the imaginal realm, a space where the boundaries of the known dissolve, and profound insights take shape.

Explore the Power of Images

If you’re curious about exploring this imaginal realm and tapping into the transformative power of images, I invite you to join my upcoming workshop:

The Transformative Power of Image
Date: Sunday, April 16
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Book Passage, Corte Madera

In this immersive workshop, we’ll delve into the language of images, using dream imagery, metaphors, and creative exploration to reconnect with our imaginal selves.

Click here to sign up. I hope to see you there!