Contemplative Visual Art Making as Spiritual Practice among Individuals in Early and Middle Adulthood: A Phenomenological Inquiry
Philippine Social Science Journal May 5, 2023 Rosalie S. Guerrero, Maria Lourdes L. Chavez
Contemplative visual art-making serves as a spiritual practice for adults in early and middle adulthood. Twelve participants aged 31 to 58 were interviewed, revealing 11 themes organized into three substructures: lived experiences in visual art making, forms of contemplative practice in visual art making, and benefits experienced. The findings highlight the value of a contemplative approach to visual art-making as a spiritual practice.