The Dream World EP112: The Art of Dreams: Surrealism, Lucidity & Symbolism
In this episode of The Dream World Podcast, Amina is joined by surrealist artist Megan Emily Ely, who shares how lifelong vivid dreaming shaped her creativity from childhood through her career as a design director in New York and ultimately led her back to her roots as a fine artist deeply inspired by the dream world.
Let's explore the intimate process of translating dreams into physical form, including Megan’s powerful near-death dream experience, recurring symbols, and how dreams act as emotional messengers, creative catalysts, and tools for self-reflection. Megan discusses her relationship with lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, dream recall practices, and how honoring dreams through art helps preserve their meaning.
✨ Topics Covered:
- Vivid dreaming & creative identity
- Translating dream imagery into art
- Surrealism, symbolism & dream logic
- Lucid dreaming challenges & techniques
- Dreams as emotional and psychological tools
- Sleep paralysis, astral-like states & liminal awareness
- Dream journaling & recall practices
- Art as a way to honor and preserve dreams
🎨 Megan Emily Ely Links:
Website: https://www.meganemilyely.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyiara_studio
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elyiara_studio
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/meganemilyely
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