Comics, Poetry, and Self-Care: Creative Expression for Well-being

This year’s Pearl Blizek Lecture on Religion and Art will be delivered by Britny Cordera, a poet, writer, and journalist and alum of the UNO Religious Studies program, whose work addresses the intersections between environment, climate change, and culture. For this event, Britny will lead a workshop in which participants will create 4 panel comic poems that explore the therapeutic potential of poetry and drawing. Participants will learn how to integrate self-care into the creative process and reflect on their emotions and personal journey. The workshop is open to all, regardless of experience. Please be prepared to write or draw. It is recommended that participants bring a notebook or paper you prefer to write in, as well as your preferred writing materials (pen, pencil, colored pencil, etc.); however, supplies will be provided for those who need them, as well as templates for the drawing activity.

This lecture is also featured as part of the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center’s “After the Storm: Identity & Repair” Exhibition Lecture Series.