Creative Individuals Research Articles

Art Brut and Mental Aberrations

This review discusses the concept of the Art Brut and its origin, as proposed by Dubuffet, along with its unique development in Japan. In Japan, Art Brut has evolved in distinctive ways, particularly in psychiatry. Notably, Art Brut is not synonymous with art created by individuals with mental disorders. Instead, it refers to raw, creative art uninfluenced by existing cultural norms and conventions. Art Brut works often have a psychiatric background, but this is not a defining feature. This review highlights the work of Yuzo Saeki, a prominent Japanese artist associated with Art Brut, and draws comparisons with Jean Fautrier. Finally, this review examines the creativity and originality of individuals with mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia, from a neuroscientific perspective. It explores genetic factors, brain function alterations, and the interaction between mental illness and creativity in the context of Art Brut. Art Brut offers a deeply moving artistic experience from a psychiatric perspective, and art therapy may play a significant role in the treatment and welfare of individuals with mental disorders. Significant aspects of this field remain unexplored, and further research and development are highly anticipated.

ვაჟა-ფშაველას „უიღბლო იღბლიანის“ ხალხურ ზღაპართან მიმართების ზოგიერთი საკითხი

The literary fairy tale originated from folklore. Its foundation in folklore gave rise to the development of individuality within the artistic environment. This connection aims to uphold kinship with the immediate ancestors, sustaining a tradition that thrives with consistent vigor. The mate­rial in the visible world, recognized by people, forms the basis for creating fairy tales. Tradition often uti­lizes well-known folklore stories as a structural backbone for such writings. These stories serve as a platform where real-world ele­ments dissolve into the narrative. Within these tales, psychological and physiological layers are exposed, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human experience. While the external realities and compositional frame­works may evolve, the original folk essence re­mains visible, albeit with a fresh interpretation. The motives em­bedded in people's hearts, shaped by deep-seated beliefs and ideas appeared to be as the central axis around which the themes of liter­a­ry fairy tales revolve. The perception surrounding the folk essence of Vazha-Pshavela's work is widely acknowledged. Generally, the concept of folk literature can be some­what nebulous, as it suggests origins from the core of communal ex­pression and embodies the distinctive traits synonymous with folklore. While Vazha-Pshavela held a deep appreciation for folk crea­tivity as a wellspring for literature, he placed a paramount em­phasis on the individual creator's talent over the folk material when incor­porating folk narratives. Viewing legends and fairy tales as initial inspirations, he believed that the true empowering force lies in the transformative act itself, not merely in retelling. The poet, like the seed of an idea, has the task of expanding a sin­gle syllable into a myriad of meanings. Regardless of the richness and depth of people's tales, if the poet fails to infuse their own spirit, reshape the narrative in their crucible of crea­tivity, and craft something innovative from the source material rather than simply mirroring traditional accounts, the resulting work may lack the essen­ce that distinguishes genuine artistic endeavor. We will explore the link between folklore and literary fairy tales through the analysis of the folk fairy tale "Sun Woman" and Vazha-Psha­ve­la's poem "The Unlucky Lucky One"; Vazha-Pshavela categorizes "The Un­lucky Lucky One" as a fairy tale. Within the term "fairy tale," the author likely refers to a fictional narrative or, as the poet elucidates, a form of "fal­se-truth." Otherwise, this desig­na­tion would extend beyond the thematic scope, narrative charac­ter, and storytelling techniques typically associated with folk tales (Kurdovanidze, 1991, p. 70). An initial distinction arises here: while the folk tale "The Woma111111n of the Sun" stands as a prose narra­tive, Vazha-Pshavela's "The Unlucky Lucky One" unfolds in a poetic realm. In crafting his tale, Vazha-Pshavela incorporates the familiar opening formula from folk tales, "It was and not what it was." Yet, while in the folk tra­dition this phrase conveys a sense of timeless mystery and a departure from linear time, hinting at the trans­cendental nature of narrative time, in the literary realm, this for­mula lacks the same timeless essence. Instead, the introduction to a literary fairy tale often grapples with contemporary under­standing and addresses the societal issues and concerns of the period in which it is composed. Thus, Vazha-Pshavela returns to the motif of the fairy tale and, taking into account its tradition, establishes good and punishes evil (a healing spring flows over Sabralo's grave, and a swamp, living water, stands on the graves of Sabralo's brothers). In conclusion, it can be said that the literary fairy tale as a genre is a mixture of fairy tale and fantasy, which gives rise to a complex semantic variant of the works, which allows the author's ideas to be interpreted at different levels. Vazha-Pshavela's attitude towards folk material is creative even in "The Unlucky Lucky One". The poet transforms oral motifs, gives a new interpretation to traditional themes and elevates them to an original understanding.

Upaya Penyelesaian Konflik Lahan Perkebunan PT. Bukit Barisan Indah Prima dengan Koperasi Unit Desa Harapan Baru di Kelurahan Simpang Tuan Kecamatan Mendahara Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur

Conflict over plantation land is one of the plantation problems that cannot be resolved from time to time, which continues to make the community around the company anxious. Humans are categorized as individual creatures and as social creatures, inseparable from social relationships among other humans. This concerns each other's interests in interacting in society. As long as humans have different interests, conflict will always accompany them wherever they are. Conflict originates from a person's dissatisfaction with another person in terms of form or basic human needs (basic human needs), as stated, every human being has an interest in being able to have a desire to fulfill basic needs. For example, human material needs in the form of wealth can develop into needs for power, status and so on. As we all know, almost everyone has their own interests, both for themselves and their group. Differences in interests are one of the main factors that can trigger social conflict in society. One way of social conflict is the perception of differences in interests (perceived divergence of interest), or a belief that the aspirations of the conflicting parties cannot achieve the goals that have been agreed upon or achieved simultaneously. This means that the occurrence of a social conflict is caused by many factors so that the conflict is complex, involving various elements of society in it.

Structural brain correlates of creative personality: a voxel-based morphometric study

ABSTRACT The current study explored the neuroanatomical basis of creative personality using the voxel-based morphometric (VBM) approach. The sample comprised two groups – Creative (CR) group (professional creative artists) and matched controls with no demonstrated artistic creativity (NC) with 20 participants in each group, in the age range of 20–40 years, right-handed (screened using Edinburgh Handedness Inventory) and had minimum average intelligence (IQ > 90 on Raven’s Progressive Matrices). Professional creative artists were selected using the creativity achievement questionnaire, creativity was assessed using the Wallach & Kogan test of creativity, and personality was administered using NEO-FFI. The result indicates that creative individuals have significantly higher openness to new experiences and it positively correlates with the right middle frontal gyrus. VBM analysis indicates increased gray matter volume in the inferior frontal gyrus and anterior cingulate gyrus in the CR group, pointing toward the integration of cognitive and imaginative processes that might be implicated in creative personality.

Are students with high creativity skills successful writers? A parallel mediation model

The relationship between creativity and writing success is a matter of curiosity for many researchers, educators, and people in general. Many would likely expect that creative individuals would have higher writing success. This study aimed to determine the mediating roles of writing self-efficacy, writing motivation, and writing disposition in the relationship between creativity and writing success of primary school students. A relational research model was used in the study conducted with 300 primary school students. Correlational analysis and mediating variable analysis were performed with the data obtained with five data collection tools. The analysis results showed significant relationships between the variables: Creativity, writing self-efficacy, writing motivation, and writing disposition were found to significantly predict writing success. In addition, the findings revealed that writing self-efficacy, motivation, and disposition each have a parallel mediating role between creativity and writing success. The study's results are discussed in connection to the pertinent research literature, and recommendations are made.

Author’s Identity and Translator’s Identity: A Clash of Positions and Creative Synthesis

This article addresses the issues of artistic translation. It evaluates the potential for mutual collaboration between the author and the translator, as well as the conflicts that may arise between them. Various types of artistic translation are analyzed. It is noted that in traditional translation, the creative individuality of the translator is manifested where the author's identity is diminished, resulting in a greater reflection of the translator’s own experiences. This approach inevitably leads to deviations in translation, discrepancies in worldview orientations, and clashes between two idiolects. In works co-created by the original author and the translator, the linguistic and cultural specifics of the translation actors are taken into account, including the recipient as a full-fledged participant in intercultural communication. In self-translation, the clash of the author’s and translator’s mindsets is unavoidable when the socio-cultural realities reflected in the texts of different languages do not align. An authentic text emerges with its own historical, cultural, and literary context. The creator of the text thinks across different linguistic and cultural dimensions, striving to produce a complete work in another language, which consequently transforms not only the plot-compositional structure of the original but also its genre characteristics, ultimately leading to a loss of the writer’s unique artistic style.

Digital Pedagogy Philosophy: Building Critical Awareness of The Role of Technology in Education

Technology integration in education raises the need for a philosophical foundation that guides the use of technology in learning contexts. The philosophy of digital pedagogy is an approach that provides an ethical basis and values that guide the application of technology in the educational process. This paper aims to explore the relationship between digital pedagogical philosophy, critical consciousness, and the role of technology in shaping contextual and adaptive learning experiences. This research uses a hermeneutic approach to describe the reality of Digital Pedagogical Philosophy in building critical awareness of the role of technology in education. This method involves elements of interpretation and description in analyzing and understanding the implications and significance of technology integration in the learning context. The philosophy of digital pedagogy provides a foundation for integrating technology into learning to support the formation of critical, creative, and responsible individuals. Critical awareness of the role of technology in education creates a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced in the digital environment. This approach can increase student interaction with course material, increase understanding of concepts, and promote critical thinking.

Paradigma dan Tantangan Pendidikan Seni dalam Mengintegrasikan Akhlaq, Teknologi, dan Multikulturalisme

Art education faces various paradigms and challenges in the modern era, where the integration of moral values, technological development, and multiculturalism is increasingly important. This study aims to examine the challenges and opportunities in integrating moral values, technology, and multiculturalism into art education. This research uses Creswell's naturalistic qualitative method. The results of this study include: First, moral values encompassing ethics, morality, and character are outlined as fundamental foundations in shaping students' personalities. Second, rapid technological development provides both opportunities and challenges in adapting innovative and interactive art learning methods. Third, multiculturalism and cultural diversity are important elements in enriching artistic perspectives and promoting inclusivity. Through this approach, it is hoped that art education can produce creative, critical, and character-driven individuals who are ready to face the ever-changing global dynamics.

Marvin Minsky: The Visionary Behind the Confocal Microscope and the Father of Artificial Intelligence.

Marvin Lee Minsky, a pioneering figure in artificial intelligence (AI), was born on August 9, 1927, in the city of New York. His father, Henry, was an eye surgeon, while his mother, Fannie, was involved in Zionist activities. Minsky was instrumental in establishing the AI laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and authored numerous influential works on AI and philosophy. Among his many accolades was the prestigious Turing Award, which he received in 1969. Minsky was an exceptionally brilliant, creative, and charismatic individual, whose intellect and imagination were evident in his work. His ideas played a pivotal role in shaping the computer revolution that has profoundly transformed modern life in recent decades. In 1957, Minsky patented the confocal microscope, a significant invention that was a forerunner to today's confocal laser scanning microscopes. This innovation significantly improved image clarity and contrast by focusing light on a specific depth within a sample, unlike traditional microscopes, which allow light to penetrate deeper layers. The influence of his contributions continues to resonate in contemporary efforts to develop intelligent machines, one of the most thrilling and significant undertakings of our time.

Building an Innovative Learning Ecosystem: A Model for Secondary Schools in Hanoi, Vietnam

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving educational needs, the development of innovative learning ecosystems is crucial for fostering creativity and critical thinking among students. This study investigates the components and characteristics of such an ecosystem tailored for secondary schools in Hanoi, Vietnam, a city recognized as a UNESCO Creative City. Grounded in theories of system, ecology, connection, and creativity, the proposed model emphasizes the integration of technology and creative teaching methods. The research identifies five primary elements of the innovative learning ecosystem: creative learning individuals; creative knowledge; smart technology; creative context; and cultures, innovative institutions, strategies. Each primary element includes secondary components with distinct characteristics, providing a comprehensive framework for schools to develop their specific ecosystems. Grounded in theories of systems, ecology, connection, and creativity, the research highlights the importance of technology and creative teaching methods in fostering a holistic and sustainable educational environment. The proposed model facilitates interactions at multiple levels, encompassing schools, families, and society, aiming to enhance academic outcomes, holistic development, and contributions to economic and cultural growth. The study identifies the necessity of a supportive policy framework, investment in teacher training, and active stakeholder engagement for the successful implementation and sustainability of the innovative learning ecosystem. This research contributes to the broader understanding of educational innovation, underscoring the significance of creativity in addressing global challenges and promoting economic development.

The Impact of Education on Chinese Economic Growth

Chinese traditional culture has consistently exerted a profound influence on everyday life in China and its educational system. Despite significant advancements in technology, the Chinese continue to employ traditional cognitive approaches in acquiring advanced knowledge. This traditional mindset has notable implications for the Chinese economy. This paper will explore the historical development and current state of the Chinese educational system. Through an analysis of the Chinese educational landscape, this paper will discuss its present impact on the Chinese economy. Additionally, this paper will examine its future implications, focusing particularly on the training of creative individuals and the related industries such as artificial intelligence (AI). A comparative analysis between China and the United States will be conducted to shed light on these areas.

Unlocking Marketing Creativity Using Artificial Intelligence

This article examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing marketing creativity by analyzing the synergy between computational and human creative processes. Through two studies, the authors investigate nongenerative and generative AI applications within marketing contexts using a conceptually driven and empirically derived approach. In Study 1, the authors observe how creative individuals, particularly artists, utilize AI and its effects on their creative experiences, revealing AI's role as (1) a new instrumental resource, (2) a tool for exploring possibilities, and (3) a means to deconstruct the creative process. Study 2 assesses 1,036 AI systems (2015–2021) and 241,292 AI models (2022–2024), categorizing them into four clusters and three levels of observed creativity. From these insights, the authors introduce a framework for AI-enabled creativity: (1) inspiring agile methods, (2) augmenting human creativity, and (3) inspiring unconventional thinking. Validated by three workshops, this framework equips marketing leaders with a deeper comprehension of AI's creative potential. The authors advocate for AI integration within agile, augmented, and unconventional marketing approaches, advancing our understanding of AI's contribution to marketing creativity. Additionally, they propose a research roadmap for empirical validation in real-world applications.

USING JEROME BRUNER'S COGNITIVE THEORY IN VOCAL TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY

This paper examines the teaching of vocal music according to a number of provisions of Jerome Bruner's cognitive theory. The impact of this theory on the development of students as creative individuals, their understanding of the learning process, and the link between thinking and music learning is explored. By utilising Bruner's cognitive theory, teachers can create an engaging learning environment and encourage students to actively participate in the vocal learning process. This will help students' creativity to develop harmoniously.

Integration of medical knowledge into psycho-pedagogical practice

The method of the research was to identify promising trends in the use of medical knowledge in pedagogical and psychological activity in the context of emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of modern society. In the research, a SWOT-analysis was carried out, which identifies the main risks, opportunities, weaknesses, and strengths of integrating medical knowledge in psycho-pedagogical practice. Medical knowledge and its application to human personality through the activity of pedagogues and psychologists. The interpretation of the concepts of “medical psychology”, “medical pedagogy”, “integration” and their peculiarities in the modern world is described. Examples of the application of medical knowledge in psycho-pedagogical practice and their application are given. It is understood that the psychological-pedagogical represents a mutually interconnected system that combines theoretical and practical components with the disclosure of the essence of medical knowledge and the development of specific situations. The main functions, possibilities, and risks of pedagogical and psychological activity in the implementation of this process on the basis of modern and innovative technologies. Theoretical experience in the development of medical knowledge in psycho-pedagogical activity of such foreign countries as the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and the East of Korea). The following advantages of its application are identified: a great improvement of motivation for learning, formation of clinical thinking, skills and competences in education teachers, excellent learning of the required material, professional skills and competences, achievement of successful results in the formation of personal qualities of the student. In accordance with this, the consequences are the creation of a basis for the development of creative individuals, their training with the assimilation of medical knowledge to professional activity in the future and the understanding of the need for quality education throughout life. The conclusions provide information about the changes in the conditions of existence of the society, which were the result of mental, emotional, informational and ecological influence. The practical significance of the work is to improve the physical and mental health of children and adults, as well as to improve their educational and career success

User Perceptions on the Urban Waterfront Development in the Kyrenia Ancient Harbour, including the Creative Individuals

Abstract Various entities offer to evaluate the adequacy of applications for urban waterfront development. This study focused on the underlying assumptions that gave a comprehensive review of urban waterfront development projects and applications and analysed user impressions in Kyrenia Ancient Harbour. Visitors to Kyrenia, including employees, employers, students, and creative people, were asked to complete a questionnaire. This study discovered that the twelve underlying factors of creative waterfronts included awareness of people, promotion of entrepreneurs, creative spaces and activities, innovation, tolerance, physical comfort, political support, social cohesion, diversity of function, economic contribution, and cultural preservation. An evaluation of the creative environment at Kyrenia Waterfront found various degrees of user participation based on several statistical tests. Most community members saw the example area favourably due to its distinctive urban characteristics and socialisation possibilities. Locals, however, believe that creative folks require new technologies and ideas to be more productive.

«Приключения Ходжи Насреддина в Татарстане»: история и современность на театральных подмостках

The folkloric character Khoja Nasreddin is widely known in different countries. A cheerful and resourceful hero for many centuries has become an expression of feelings and sentiments of the eastern peoples, their wit, freedom and rebellion. Currently, numerous examples of not only folk, but also professional art are dedicated to him. The image of Khoja is presented in them in different aspects and sometimes transforms under the influence of the creative individuality of its authors. This article is devoted to various interpretations of the classical history of Khoja Nasreddin on the stage. The article examines dramatic performances of G. Kamal Theatre, a puppet show of the National Theater, which became a continuation of the sketch created at the theatre laboratory in Sviyazhsk, a musical production of the Opera Studio in cooperation with the Tatarica Orchestra of the Kazan Conservatory.

A Conceptualization of True Liberator Pedagogy: Foundations of a Transformative Educational Approach

The integration of True Liberator Pedagogy (TLP) to blending of critical pedagogy, Design Thinking (DT), and transformative learning theories offer a strategy to tackle the changing demands of contemporary education. This educational approach is influenced by Freire, Vygotsky, Dewey, and other modern educational theorists, advocating for a move away from traditional teaching methods towards 'action-oriented learning' as a different approach to traditional didactic methods. TLP focuses on fostering critical awareness, compassion, and interactive learning to transform education beyond academic pursuits, aiming for societal empowerment and creativity. This approach boosts academic achievement and promotes the growth of socially conscious, compassionate, and creative individuals. TLP's approach to curriculum design promotes active engagement, practical implementation, and deep contemplation, in accordance with the needs of a world that is increasingly integrated and interconnected. The practical application of TLP is discussed, suggesting that it has the potential to revolutionize education and promote a fairer society.

The Roles of Proactive Personality and Career Satisfaction in the Impact of Employer Brand Attributes Congruence on Creativity.

Although the relationship between employer brand and employee creativity has become a popular theme, this nexus is indirect and ambiguous. Additionally, most studies ignore the consistency of instrumental and symbolic attributes when discussing the consequences of employer brand. This study explored the mechanism of employer brand attributes congruence on employee creativity through career satisfaction, and further revealed the moderating role of proactive personality. Based on the cue consistency theory and the social information processing theory, a polynomial regression model was created and a response surface analysis was conducted using 488 paired questionnaires. The results showed that employer brand attributes congruence impacted employee creativity via career satisfaction. A consistent employer brand strategy is more effective for the creativity of less proactive individuals, while a high-level proactive personality can compensate for the deficiencies of employer brand attributes incongruence. The results complemented employer brand research from the perspective of the instrumental-symbolic attribute configuration and provided supportive empirical evidence of employer brand practices aiming at improving employee creativity. This study has certain practical implications for HR practitioners.

THE VISION OF STYLE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE LITERARY GRAMMAR DISCOURSE

In the proposed article, we turn to one of the directions in the modern academic theory of literature — personalist discourse, which gravitates towards metalinguistics, that studies the word (or the language), in its concrete and living entirety, and not the language as a specific subject of linguistics. The purpose of the research is to indicate the features of this discourse and to explain what the vision of style is within the framework of the personalist discourse. The object of research is the personalist theory of literature, the personalist discourse; the subject of research is style within the limits of personalist discourse. The following methods were used to achieve the goal: information analysis method, synthesis method, descriptive method. In contrast to literary grammar, which strives for accuracy and specificity and personalist constituted on the border with linguistics, personalist discourse is constituted on the border with metalinguistics. For the personalist theory of literature, style becomes a way of being of creative individuality, or more precisely, a way of being of a person-author in his work. Personalist discourse gives style a "unifying energy". Within the personalist discourse style becomes a formative center that concretizes the relations. To understand the essence of style, personalists distinguished between compositional and architectural forms. It is characteristic that architectural forms are not forms in the personalist discourse, but are the "content of aesthetic activity" and understood as purely meaningful. So, equating "aesthetic" and "meaningful" in the artistic style, M. M. Bakhtin defines it as "a set of techniques for the formation and completion of a person and its world". In the artistic style, the "internal style" and the content revealed in the images are interconnected. For personalism, "artistic style works not with words, but with moments of the world, values of the world and life", it is a "way of processing" a person and its world, a way of "aesthetic completion". The author of the article concludes that "aesthetic completion" is impossible without the finalizing ability of the image. In the personalist discourse, all problems related to the perception and interpretation of the artistic text are transferred to the sphere of intersubjective relations. The object in personalism is precisely the relations between the subjects of the statement — dialogical relations. In the personalist theory of literature, the constitutive moment of artistic creativity is the author-creator. But personalism deprives the artistic style of its main essence — inner core, the image, that is why the idea of style in the personalist discourse is post-aesthetic. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to clarify the multiplicity of style concepts in their originality in modern literary theory and modern linguistics. One of the fundamental features of artistic creativity is denoted by the concept of "style". First of all, style is a defining way of revealing the aesthetic essence of poetic art. But there are quite different understandings of style. The perspective of further research is to reveal the semantic content of the category of style within the limits of various theoretical and literary discourses.

Creative connections: the neural correlates of semantic relatedness are associated with creativity

The associative theory of creativity proposes that creative ideas result from connecting remotely related concepts in memory. Previous research found that higher creative individuals exhibit a more flexible organization of semantic memory, generate more uncommon word associations, and judge remote concepts as more related. In this study (N = 93), we used fMRI to investigate brain regions involved in judging the relatedness of concepts that vary in their semantic distance, and how such neural involvement relates to individual differences in creativity. Brain regions where activity increased with semantic relatedness mainly overlapped with default, control, salience, semantic control, and multiple demand networks. The default and semantic control networks exhibited increased involvement when evaluating more remote associations. Finally, higher creative people, who provided higher relatedness judgements on average, exhibited lower activity in those regions, possibly reflecting higher neural efficiency. We discuss these findings in the context of the neurocognitive processing underlying creativity. Overall, our findings indicate that judging remote concepts as related reflects a cognitive mechanism underlying creativity and shed light on the neural correlates of this mechanism.