Periagoge
Scenario

When family art traditions carry painful memories

I learned traditional Norwegian rosemaling from my grandmother but when I paint it now it reminds me of her dementia and I cannot separate the beauty from the sadness

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The embedding of personal trauma within inherited artistic practices can poison the well of cultural connection.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Painting traditions across cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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