Creative retreat: Malwerkstatt brings joie de vivre to the village!

Creative retreat: Malwerkstatt brings joie de vivre to the village!

In the small village of Neumohlis near Meißen, which only counts around 90 inhabitants, creativity sprouts in unconventional forms. Grit Yildiz, a 52-year-old lecturer and artist, opened her painting workshop there to promote rediscovery and joie de vivre through art therapeutic approaches. After opening Saxony's smallest artisan shop last year, she now brings creative impulses to the tranquil village. Your goal? To solve blockages through painting courses and help the participants to question their own beliefs and to take new perspectives, such as

The courses offered by Yildiz both on site and online aim to strengthen the joie de vivre and convey a positive way of living. A creative painting course task, which stimulates the participants to draw a tree, should give insights into their mental constitution. Yildiz explains that the tree may be seen as a symbol of clarity and regeneration in winter, but also indicates the risk of depression. "We have our beliefs that unconsciously influence our actions," she continues and thus illuminates the connection between art and personal growth. To do this, every course participant had to take part in a WhatsApp advent calendar where new creative tasks were set every day. This initiative not only helped reduce loneliness during the holidays, but also created a community of creative minds.

According to Yildiz, it is crucial to recognize and manage your own blockages. Your approach uses drawing techniques to break through old patterns and release creativity. She emphasizes that people who grew up in the GDR in particular often have difficulty expressing their individuality. Your painting courses should help the participants develop a positive picture of themselves and take other perspectives. This theory is supported by various research results and studies that examine the connection between creative activity and mental health, as in the document on yjadiz.edu.tr is.