ABSTRACT
Creativity can be rooted in myth, but also in direct encounter with nature. Culturally embedded, it draws directly on the senses. This chapter presents creativity in terms of process; a natural ability often lost in childhood through an emphasis on outcomes. Enabling creativity often involves reducing self-judgement and developing empathy for the materials being worked with. Art involves interaction. It builds dialogues between nature and culture, myth and representation, becoming a catalyst which invites the viewer into conversation, and, in the process, changes the way he views ordinary things around him. It translates the world, presenting it to a diverse audience which in turn debates what it sees. The cultural legacy enshrined in myth and legend provides rich soil from which creativity grows. After addressing some practicalities – use of resources outdoors, protecting the environment and managing public exposure – the chapter also includes three practice examples: large scale sculptures, weaving and writing poetry.
