The Quest for Inner Freedom: An Artist’s Perspective
Religions February 25, 2025 Ivana Gagić Kičinbači
An artist's struggle for inner freedom in practice-led artistic research is examined through drawing, framed within a Catholic perspective. The quest for inner freedom is vital for artistic work that communicates the ineffable. The artist strives to reach deeper levels of spiritual experience and work from that state of consciousness, acting as a mediator connecting invisible, intuitive dimensions and making them visible through art. Research involved close observation of the artmaking process and conditions, using visual arts methodologies and qualitative narrative research. Contemplative practices are highlighted as tools for achieving inner freedom and unlocking creative potential.