Wednesday, September 26, 2007
9/26/07 Uncommon Genius 1
In the intro section entitled “In The Beginning”, on page xvii, Shekerjian starts to investigate the idea of creativity and the qualities of a creative person. One of the ideas she brings up is that, “A creative person is one who enjoys, above all else, the company of his own mind.” What is your interpretation of that sentence? Clarify what you think she means. Just as important, do you agree/disagree? Why?
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I interpreted that sentence to mean (in an adjustment of words) that a creative person, most importantly, needs to be happy with his/herself and their own thoughts and creative process. I found the section on Irwin extremely interesting. As Shekerjian states on page 64, "Irwin doesn't seem frustrated by the inherent complications in the art he now practices. To the contrary, he seems comfortable in his art, challenged by it, excited and renewed through it." I think this is something any artist or 'creative person' needs to achieve, whether it takes ten paintings in two years time to do so or not. Page 61... "Staring at his much-meditated lines in this way had the effect on him of emptying them of content." In a much simpler example, I can experience this by looking at a page filled with my first name, repeated over and over. After some time, it doesn't even appear to be my own name or appears spelled wrong. Irwin used his two year exercise to free his mind of the connections to image that are deeply routed in our minds through society and our upbringing. For a line to no longer define an edge, suggest form or meaning... for a line to become a line is an unusual, yet great, accomplishment - especially for Irwin who completed this task to become pleased with his creative process once more. I think Irwin's accomplishment is essentially what Shekerjian meant by enjoying the company of one's own mind. After all, that's all one holds when creating a work. Clearly, I completely support her statement. It is a vital trait to possess. I, myself, am looking to become fully satisfied with my own creative process, ideas, thoughts and styles. It's almost like discovering oneself - only through design.
I agree with the statement that Shekerjian made. I believe the quote “A creative person is one who enjoys, above all else, the company of his own mind” means that the person, has to like themselves and respect themselves. It also means that a creative person likes to think and create so they spend a lot of time thinking about creating. That they are comfortable enough just by themselves, and don’t need anyone else, but themselves.
I strongly agree with what Shekerjian said. I believe what she is trying to say a person's creativity comes from only themselves. It is important to see it inside your head. Creativity and imaginatioin can be an enjoyment for many, and it is pictured in your mind. Those who physically create something comes only from the images and pictures inside their head. Creativity can come from past experiences, something made up, or from a dream; it is all coming from the mind.
I agree with the quote “A creative person is one who enjoys, above all else, the company of his own mind”, because I feel it means that in order for someone to be creative, that person has to be able to think. Your mind is the best tool you can use when it comes to creativity, because your mind has no boundaries. I believe what Shekerjian means by this quote is that for someone to be creative, that person has to be able to sit down somewhere alone and just run ideas through their head and write down what they think. They should be able to entertain any and all ideas that come to mind because that in the sense is what creativity is all about. A creative person is one who just doesn’t get ideas from other people and other things, but someone who can sit down with a pen and paper and just think them up right out of the blue.
I totally agree with Shekerjian in the fact that "A creative person is one who enjoys, above all else, the company of his own mind." I think that Shekerjian is saying that even when you are alone, you still have someone to bounce ideas off. Personally I find that I am most creative when I am alone. This is because I am able to think freely and not have to worry about any current problems when I am alone.
I interpreted the quote to mean that to be creative one must not look elsewhere but look into him or herself and find what they think is most pure. They would usually spend time by themself and just wonder their mind, "enjoying" their every thought and idea. And I agree, one who wishes to be creative should spend a majority of their time thinking, pondering, wondering, so that they can know themselves and become more confident in their ideas.
"A creative person is one who enjoys, above all else, the company of his own mind."
To me this sentence means that in order to be creative you must have a strong sense of self. Being independent and having alone time, lets you think about who you are and what you like; it gives your brain time to think over many ideas. Giving yourself this time can make you confident in who you are and give confidence to your ideas.
To answer the question of what Shekerjian means by this statement: In the context of this page she states that she looked for definitions of "creativity" and this statement was one she came across; however the meaning of her paragraph, I believe, was to state that there are just too many definitions to claim one statement sufficient.
I agree that it is very important to spend time alone thinking of ideas and reflecting on personal issues, however I don't think that if you spend all your time in solitary you'll become a creative genius. Other people and others' ideas are very influencial in anyone's life, they can inspire you, or make you unsure of something, which can give you motivation to do great things.
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