Artoversion: Crafting Rest Through Creation
Interview with Alexander Clinthorne, MFA
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The article presents an analysis of a semi-structured qualitative interview with ceramic sculptor and community college faculty member Alexander Clinthorne. He introduces artroversion, a somatic practice of rejuvenation cultivated through meaningful creation. Clinthorne explains how working with clay fosters somatic intimacy, patience, focus, and tactile engagement, enabling embodied ways of knowing through the creative process. Drawing on these insights, the article situates artroversion within somaesthetic practice for rejuvenation and self-connection. The discussion concludes by outlining strategies Clinthorne offers for artists seeking to restore creative vitality through artroverted engagement.
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