In our daily lives, we are constantly exposed to numerous stimuli.
Information flowing from smartphones, work pressure, and interactions with people.
Before you know it, your mind is tense and your breathing is shallow.
At times like these, art can quietly soothe your soul.
Recently, art has been attracting attention in the field of psychology as it has the effect of relieving stress and balancing the mind.
So why does simply looking at a painting calm your mind? Let's unravel the secret.
Relax your brain just by looking at art
According to a study by the University of London, when people see a work of art that they perceive as beautiful, the pleasure chemical dopamine is released in the brain.
This reaction is the same as when you fall in love or are moved by music. In other words, looking at art itself is like a "mental switch" that relaxes the brain.
Furthermore, color and composition have a significant effect on people's psychology.
Calming colors like blue and green are said to have the effect of slowing the heart rate and encouraging deep breathing.
This is why when you look at landscape paintings with nature as their motif, you feel a sense of calm, as if you were resting in the forest.
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Title: Oze Boardwalk
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The psychological purification brought about by "drawing"
The healing power of art doesn't end with just appreciating it.
By picking up a brush myself, I am able to express emotions that I cannot put into words.
Art therapy, a form of psychotherapy, uses color and shape to express emotions as a way to relieve stress and calm the mind.
You don't need to be good at drawing. Rather, it's important to draw intuitively without trying to draw well.
The act of drawing itself has the effect of sorting out inner confusion and resetting your mind.
Why art resonates with mindfulness
The world of art is said to have a strong affinity with mindfulness, a topic that has been a hot topic in recent years.
Mindfulness is a state of mind in which you focus your attention on the experience of the present moment, without being preoccupied with the past or future, and accept things as they are without evaluation or judgment.
When we gaze intently at the artwork, our consciousness returns to the present, and unnecessary thoughts are quieted.
As you follow the flow of the brushstrokes and the shadows of light, your heart rate slows and your breathing deepens—a truly natural meditative state.
It's not about the past or the future, but simply having time to "feel the present."
That little bit of time is the key to relieving daily stress and restoring mental balance.
Create a "healing art space" in your home
To maximize the healing effects of art, it is important to create moments in your daily life where you can feel art.
For example, simply hanging a nature landscape painting on the wall of your living room can soften the atmosphere of the space.
Orange and pale blue pieces reminiscent of the morning sun will help you wake up refreshed in the morning and calm your mind at night.
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Title: ORANGE SEA
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Furthermore, works such as abstract paintings, which have different impressions depending on the viewer, can match your daily mood and act as a mirror that reflects your heart.
Artist: Kana Ikoma
Title: Echoes
Price: ¥65,000
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The time you spend looking at art and thinking about its meaning is itself a mindful moment that helps you reset your stress.
Towards an era where art that touches the heart is in demand
Art used to be something to be quietly appreciated in museums and galleries.
However, art is now becoming a "partner in the heart" that accompanies us in our lives.
Psychologically, it has been reported that being close to your favorite works increases feelings of happiness and reduces the secretion of stress hormones.
Incorporating art into your daily life is not just a special hobby, but a way to "care for your mind."
When you're feeling tired, art has the power to reach your heart before words. Art is now attracting attention as an "interior that soothes the mind."
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