The Saturday Talk - What Inspires Art?

This presentation will first explore what we mean by creativity and 'the creative process' in a general sense. It will then examine some commonly occuring patterns of creative ideas that appear across a broad spectrum of activity from art to science. Awareness of these patterns can enhance our own creativity and help with finding novel ideas in virtually any human activity.

The second half of the presentation will focus more on creativity in everyday life in the contexts of art and stories, and discuss a variety of sources of inspiration described by over a hundred artists, sculptors and photographers.

Irrespective of one's personal interest in art, there's something for everyone in this talk that explores creativity in broad terms, laced with a light touch of neuroscience and a large dose of down-to-Earth practicality.

Dr Kevin Byron With a background of research in telecommunications for some twenty five years, Kevin later developed a passion for education and taught at the University of Leicester and then at Queen Mary, University of London. More recently he undertook research in creative thinking skills in art and science, and has published and lectured widely to a variety of audiences on his interest in these subjects.

Entrance is FREE

Free tea or coffee and a biscuit served from 10.00 when the doors open. The talk starts promptly at 10.30.

You are welcome to bring a friend.

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