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Suzanne Fricke Suzanne Fricke

Embracing Ambiguity: How Abstract Art Fuels Intellectual and Emotional Growth

Abstract art, by embracing ambiguity, stimulates intellectual and emotional growth. This blog explores how liking and engaging with abstract art signals high cognition, tolerance for uncertainty, and empathy. Studies reveal that viewing art enhances critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, fostering neuroplasticity and broadening cultural understanding. Featuring the works of Terran Last Gun and David Naranjo, the blog highlights how abstraction connects cultural identity and universal concepts. Ultimately, engaging with abstract art deepens our capacity for curiosity, exploration, and personal growth, proving its transformative power in enriching both individual and collective perspectives.

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Suzanne Fricke Suzanne Fricke

It Runs in the Family

Even with the introduction of manufactured art supplies, including brushes, paint, and pastels, artists continued to learn from their parents. This is especially true in the Southwest, where many artists learned from their parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents

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