Toward Renewal and Belonging

In Toward Renewal and Belonging: Art, Movement, and Community, Ingrid Hauss models her uniquely integrative and embodied pedagogy through an intricate weave of her art, studio process, and creative practice. The book provides a glimpse into an artist’s journey which is rarely found in such a transparent, honest, and candid form. The author’s pedagogical approach draws on the richness of her lived experiences, her stories, art, and poetry. In this book, Ingrid invites readers to engage in a creative process of self-discovery. Leading through a series of creative encounters, each chapter inspires and nurtures the renewal of wellness, vitality and creativity. This work does not require previous artistic training or expertise to be a valuable resource. Educators, artists of all disciplines, and anyone interested in accessing and nurturing their own creative potential will find the book engaging, inspiring and empowering. This work deepens and invigorates readers’ creative conversations with themselves, their communities, and natural environments. Anyone who believes that it is not too late to create a better world will find this book a comforting companion.