ANALYSIS OF CREATIVITY
At the beginning of the project, a questionnaire was sent to artists from different disciplines and from the four participating countries (Spain, Cyprus, Italy, and Portugal). After analyzing the responses, the following results were compiled.
First of all, it’s worth highlighting the disciplines in which these artists work as they are very varied. From comedians, actors, and actresses, breaking and contemporary dancers, singers, and composers to creators of urban art and digital content.
One of the main questions was whether there is a particular time that is best for artistic creation. According to Vygotsky (1999), creativity arises due to the constant transformation of the environment in which humans inhabit.
Another interesting question we analyzed is how inspiration arises or what are the tricks to boost creativity. According to Ferrer, the act of creating first manifests itself in our head and then, through a process, manifests itself in reality. The artists’ answers were very similar.
Having solved the first doubts, the main question was what steps to take in order to move forward with the creation or what is the most appropriate organization/plan.
After analyzing the results, it was interesting to discover how, depending on the country, the management method is similar among artists, even if their discipline is different.
In short, creativity is a skill that we must work on and practice in order to develop, as everyone has the ability to create. In the same way, we conclude that maintaining a routine is an important point in order to achieve the goals set, as well as the relationship with groups of people who support and value the meaning of our initiatives.
CreARTivity is a project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union.