Slow Down at the Speed

EXPERIENCING ART AS A MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: SLOW LOOKING

Karen S. Newton, MPH, RDN, Wellbeing & Resilience Integrator and UofL Adjunct Faculty


The Speed Art Museum is collaborating with UofL Health Promotion, local musicians, and community mindfulness teachers to provide guidance that will enhance your present-moment experiences in the Speed. Download your selection(s) from iTunes, Soundcloud, or the Speed Art Museum’s website. Using your smartphone and headphones, you are guided to spend 10 minutes or more with one work of art.

Prompt 9: Select an artwork that embodies a sense of courage.
Scored and Produced by Gabriel Walker

 

Prompt 8: Select an artwork that is amusing or silly.
Scored and Produced by Gabriel Walker

 

Prompt 7: Select an artwork that intrigues you. 
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.

 

Prompt 6: Select an artwork that fills you with a sense of awe. 
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.

 

Prompt 5: Select an artwork that relates to your idea, experience, or aspiration of love. 
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.

 

Prompt 4: Select an artwork that inspires you.
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.

 

Prompt 3: Select an artwork that makes you feel nostalgic. 
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.

 

Prompt 2: Select an artwork that, for you, embodies joy.
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.

 

Prompt 1: Select an artwork that you feel naturally drawn to.
Music heard in this audio guide is by Rob Collier.