Using Nature and Found Objects for Creative Expression

Abstract

This study investigates and explores the ability and benefits of found-objects that enhance art within a therapeutic approach to cope with emotional issues. It allows the therapeutic process of found-object art therapy to be understood, experienced, and analyzed—found-object art therapy aids in improving mental and physical well-being. The flexibility of materials and technique and the mind-body engagements during the art-making process, help one to understand, connect with, and recover from the psychological issue. These are shown through first-hand experience of creating found-object artworks as therapy and supported by appropriate review-related literature and artwork with proper creative studio art research. Keywords: Found-Object Art; Therapy Approach; Nature. eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The authors. Published for AMER ABRA CE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BCC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7%20(Special%20Issue).3810