Selbsterforschung durch experimentelles Porträtzeichnen und Bewegung

This 90 minute immersive experience combines inspired exercises from Taichi/Qigong with meditation and experimental portrait drawing to deepen awareness of the self and create meaningful connections. In a supportive environment, participants explore the perception of their own body and identity to reflect on how we see ourselves and others. By integrating art therapy principles and engaging group exercises, it invites introspection about aspects of ourselves that are often difficult to put into words. Together we cultivate empathy and create genuine connections by creating a shared space for growth and understanding through sensory experiences and creative explorations.

All Levels Welcome: This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who can speak German and/or English. No prior knowledge of drawing or movement techniques is required - the focus is on personal discovery and shared experience, not technique. Although we will provide materials, it would be great if you could bring drawing materials such as chalk, charcoal, colored pencils, markers or crayons.

What can you expect?

Body Awareness and Shared Space: We will start with a short Tai Chi/Chigong session to focus on your personal body awareness and space awareness, followed by mindful movement and we will finish with group sharing exercises.

Whispering presence and group portraits: With a meditation, I invite you to recognize where or when you feel most comfortable and prepare to be portrayed.

Experimental self-portrait: How do I see myself? How do others see me and how do I interpret that? What is my ideal self? This will be followed by a group discussion about the emotions expressed in the drawings.

Come and join in!

Instructor:

Juancar (he/his) is a transdisciplinary visual artist dedicated to the exploration of visibility, diversity and the creation of immersive experiences. With a rich career and through collaborations with cultural institutions, Juancar has developed exhibitions and workshops that promote both individual introspection and collective engagement through art. His work explores the interplay between public and private spheres, individual and collective identities, and the nuances of how we relate to space and time.