23: Clare Jasmine Beloved - Deep+Raw+Radical

Clare Jasmine Beloved is an artist based in Liverpool, UK. She says: “Creating is in my blood and has saved my life over and over – transforming feelings, emotions, life stories, wounds and blocks, dreams and ideas into beauty. My art is awash with large lush goddesses, magic mermaids, sensual sistas, and sacred imagery, symbolism and feelings.The process and the way that I paint and create is very intuitive. I work with many layers to explore my own mythology, using acrylics and mixed media. My work is also translated into limited edition textile ranges in silks and velvet as well as a beautiful jewellery range. I am passionate about words – my bed is always laden with books! My first poetry collection Love, Hope and High Heels was published in 2010. It was shortlisted for The Polari Book Prize for new gay and lesbian writing. I have since published poetry and art books and journals and am currently finishing a book about my love story with my late wife and navigating life after her death. Pre-order Somewhere Between Derelict and Divine: Magical Stories to Carry Us All Home… I developed and curated a large-scale project based on my own way of creating with over 1000 women and girls, which was exhibited at The Tate in a ground-breaking exhibition. This was then taken into many settings and also developed into Big Love Sista, Big Love My Brother. I am dedicated to creating a body of work in the world and spaces that are ethical, inclusive, diverse, real and down to earth and magical and deeply rooted in community.” www.clarebeloved.com Instagram.com@clarebelovedWe talked about:Facilitating creativity in a range of different settingsCreating safe and inclusive creative spaces Overcoming a legacy of creative repressionComing into her own creative power Art as therapeutic and alchemical On becoming an accidental wild woman The power of sharing our stories Magic and imagination as a way to survive childhood Seeing the magic in your own story The magic of the sea - selkies and mermaids Creating from and through grief In the Extended Episode we discussed More about group facilitation. Her creative haven in Greece How poems come through to her A deeper dive into creatively navigating her wife's death from breast cancer and “widow’s fire”.Access extended episodes for just $3 on www.patreon.com/lucyhpearceBooks we mentioned:Somewhere Between Derelict and Divine: Magical Stories to Carry Us All Home…She of the SeaCreatrix: she who makesRed TentsWomen Who Run with the WolvesThe Way You Do Anything is the Way You Do Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.