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The Prick of Consciousness: The Psychology and Art of Arousal
Westminister Presbyterian Church - Great Hall 1624 NE Hancock, PortlandIllustrated by reference to poetry, paintings and dreams, these lectures will explore symbolically some of the mechanisms by which the soul is disturbed and quickened, to bring new contents to consciousness. This material is divided into a related series of slide/lecture presentations which will begin Friday night and continue on Saturday.
Antigone and Elektra: The Missing Father and Suffering Daughter
Westminister Presbyterian Church - Great Hall 1624 NE Hancock, PortlandThis lecture will draw on the Greek legends of Antigone and Elektra to explore the subject of father-daughter relationships and their importance in a woman’s development. Dr. Baker will give particular attention to the wounds created by an absent father and to the experience of the wounded feminine for men as well as women.
The Child as Image and Reality in Art and Fairytales
First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandWe all share the child because we all experienced childhood and we all carry a symbolic inner child within us on a daily basis until death. Two important avenues into this world are fairy tales and artistic creation. In this experiential workshop participants will be encouraged to actively share ideas and associations to the material ... Read more
