Call for Proposals
The Art of Storytelling: Archetypes in Focus
Sponsored by London Arts-Based Research Centre
May 27-28, 2024
Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Online
https://labrc.co.uk/2024/02/11/storytelling/
Deadline for submission of abstracts: April 14, 2024
This conference aims to gather both creatives and scholars to discuss the diverse types, functions, and significance of storytelling.
“The power of stories lies in their ability to access the deep layers of the psyche, providing a mirror to our inner world.” – Marie-Louise Von Franz
As aptly stated by Jimmy Neil Smith, “We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.” What distinguishes humans is not merely our consciousness, but our innate capacity to craft narratives – myths being the earliest manifestations of this unique trait, as noted by Margaret Atwood, “built in the human plan.… read more. “Call: The Art of Storytelling: Archetypes in Focus (Hybrid conference)”