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Desy Safán-Gerard

Psychoanalyst and painter. Training and supervising analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of California in Los Angeles. Author of "Chaos and Control: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Unfolding Creative Minds."

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Dec 28, 2024 • 1h 41min

Desy Safán-Gerard, "Chaos and Control: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Unfolding Creative Minds" (Routledge, 2018)

Desy Safán-Gerard, a psychoanalyst and painter, dives into the fascinating relationship between chaos and control in creativity. She explores how accidents can fuel artistic expression and how emotions like envy and forgiveness shape the creative process. Safán-Gerard shares personal insights, highlighting the importance of acknowledging destructiveness as part of artistic growth. The conversation also touches on the therapeutic potential of art, examining how personal struggles can transform into powerful creative works.