In this episode of The Heal and Harm Show, I chatted with Montreal based oil painter Elisa Vita. Elisa sees her painting process as a form of shamanistic expression and channelling of the ephemeral into the material, rather than a form of individual self expression.
We discuss journeys through grad school and finding a voice as a witchy artist, and 'coming out of the broom closet' in both the academic world, and the art world (which has been overtaken by certain political ideologies). We talk about the importance of love and beauty, and coming into a sense of ownership of spirituality and artistic creation, as well as stepping into a worthiness of receiving money for our artwork (as well as becoming comfortable spending money on pleasure, luxury, beauty, and art created by others)!
We also talk about artists as witches, and artmaking as a form of magic, and how "the task of an artist is to bewitch." Elisa also shares her experiences connecting with animal spirits, faeries, the natural environment, and healthy fear around magic and the spiritual realm.
Elisa Vita is also the creator of the Creative Bewitchment podcast and essay series.
On The Heal and Harm Show on YouTube, I dive into deep discussions with spiritual, witchy, occult, wellness, and self-help oriented guests to talk about what happens when we try to heal ourselves and improve our lives. So often in the spiritual space, people seeking healing and community end up in cults, abused, or more messed up than they were at the start of their journey. Named after the phrase, "a witch who can't heal can't harm" (and vice versa), this show explores the light and dark sides of spirituality, magic, witchcraft, healing, and more. The Heal and Harm Show is hosted by Sabrina Scott (https://sabrinamscott.com), a witch, life coach, and professional tarot reader with 5 books and 4 journals out!
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