The Adjacent Possible

<blockquote><strong>For thousands of years before the written word humans learned about their ancestors and the world around them through story passed down through the generations.</strong></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>Art predated the written word and has been a source of story from the first prehistoric cave paintings onwards.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>On the heels of Nancy Hillis' bestselling book <em>The Adjacent Possible</em> this guidebook animates the science of creativity through artists' stories about embracing the unfolding of art. This is poised instability- the pivot point between creation and collapse. This is where innovation thrives. </blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>This is the art and science of the possible- A world of continuous creation.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>This book will:</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><ul><li>connect scientific concepts with artistic practice to understand the nature of surprise</li><li>illuminate the creative journey of discovery through artists' stories</li><li>build artistic confidence through reflections and creativity exercises</li></ul><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>Over 20 practicing artists share stories of transformations in their own lives and art and how they benefitted personally from principles described in <em>The Adjacent Possible.</em></blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>Each artist forged their own path to a life of exuberant creativity. Their stories contain lessons and wisdom on how to find your own path.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>Dive in you're among friends!</blockquote><p><br></p>