The ESTETRA Institute's research seeks to explore methods of artistic inspiration in greater depth, leading to the creation of educational and artistic tools that can convey spirituality through art.
About six years ago, the first working group was established to develop the teaching approach of the Es.Te.Tra. methodology, an acronym for Expression, Technique and Transcendence. Its work, which continued until 2008, led to the testing of half of the method.
This method was developed to stimulate the awakening of human consciousness through drawing and painting, and to bring forth a new aesthetic grounded in ethics and spirituality, achieved through consistency between artistic practice and one's way of life.
The Institute is currently seeking draughtspeople and painters to complete this experimentation.
The invitation is open to everyone, with or without technical skills, who wishes to contribute to developing aesthetic techniques and methods of profound inspiration, while also undertaking a human and spiritual journey towards freedom from personal conditioning. These are primarily drawing and painting techniques connected with self-awareness and meditation.
The group's first meeting will take place at one of the Parks of Study and Reflection in Attigliano (Terni), on Saturday 23 June from 4 p.m. onwards, in the shade of the park's beautiful oak trees.
At this first meeting, participants will get to know one another and discuss spirituality in art and the Es.Te.Tra. method (materials can already be downloaded from the link), with the aim of drawing up a schedule of workshop meetings.
In early September, a two-day workshop will introduce an overview of the methodology, allowing participants to experience some of the practices and providing further material for the research.
Those who decide to take part in the study will attend a cycle of six to eight workshops to complete the experimentation.
Participation in the workshops will require:
- one free weekend each month, as workshops run from Friday to Sunday
- covering the cost of materials, meals and accommodation (approximately €80 per workshop)
- writing up and reflecting on one's own experience for the research
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