Title: Inner child healing as autobiography approach for work of painting

NAME AIDA HAZIRAH BT MOHAMMAD YUSSUF

NO MATRIX 2020614312

COURSE / FINE ART (CAAD228) COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ART SHAH ALAM

FACULTY BRANCH

OCTOBER 2022 - MARCH 2023

Prepared for:
PROFESOR MADYA DR. RAFEAH BT LEGINO

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No Table of Content
1. Front page

2. Abstract

3. 1.0 Introduction

4. 2.0 Statement of Problem

5. 3.0 Objective

6. 4.0 Methods
4.1 Review Related Literature and Artworks
4.2 Visual Research
4.3 Sketches
4.4 Studio Practice

7. 5.0 Discussion on Artwork

8. 6.0 Conclusion

9. 7.0 References

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Working Title
Inner child healing as autobiography approach for work of painting

Abstract
For this semester the researcher’s intention is to reconnect with their inner child and reimagine the childhood in order to heal from the trauma
through expressing feelings by painting.

1.0 Introduction
Our inner child is a part of ourselves that's been present ever since we were conceived, and all the developing years following where we
were young and maturing into delicate selves: baby, infant, toddler, young child. The inner child is frequently conceived of as a semi-
independent subpersonality subordinate to the conscious waking mind. In counselling and health contexts, the terminology has therapeutic uses.
The inner child frequently recalls both positive and negative childhood memories, such as anxieties, traumas, neglect, or tremendous loss. Inner
child work, sometimes referred to as inner child healing, is a means to address our needs that haven't been satisfied as children and repair the
attachment wounds we've formed.

Childhood emotional wounds might leave you feeling as if you're carrying a tonne of bricks on your back. The trauma you feel as a child
can last throughout adulthood, affecting your adult self and mental health. We all have an inner child, and we may all benefit from inner child
therapy to heal our wounds and bring your inner child's needs to light. The fact is that there's nothing to "repair" when it comes to our inner child.
Instead, the approach is frequently centred on healing, love, and open communication. You must be open to the perspective you will gain as a
result of this process.

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 Trauma may manifest itself in a variety of ways, including throughout childhood. Abuse or neglect (whether physical or mental),
bullying, separation from caretakers, domestic violence in the family, and major life changes or relocation are all instances of trauma that can
impact adolescents. When we tend to our inner child, we may also address inner problems such as feeling ignored or invisible, not fitting in,
feelings of inadequacy, and the belief that our feelings don't matter or won't be addressed, and so on.

Because of how trauma affects the brain throughout the healing process, memories of trauma may disappear in certain circumstances.
You may lose your sense of self in regard to your past or feel distant from the experiences and feelings of your inner child. You may be
wondering where you may get help with this. Trained mental health specialists are available to help you overcome childhood fears, learn more
about your child self, and participate in therapy that focuses on your inner child's needs and worries in the present. They can even assist in
creating creative activities during inner child treatment that give support in expressive arts and have been medically assessed to work.

In relation to the inner child work, the researcher intended to use art as a form to express their feelings and how she remembered her
childhood. The researcher will focus on producing artworks by painting. The researcher will utilise the idea of inner child wok into creative and
conceptual work to be shared with the audience.

2.0 Statement of Problem

Problem statement for this research addressing the researcher's idea is the ability to show the concept of inner child healing through
painting. Expressing childhood experiences and trauma into visual art might be hard for the researcher as it also has to send a message to the
audience.

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3.0 Objectives

1. To utilise the theme of inner child healing via autobiography approaches that will form through the conceptual character into creative work.
2. To encourage the viewers to reconnect with their inner child and practice inner child healing as it has a lot of benefits for our mental health.
3. To show a strong desire to return to one's childhood self through conventional work.

4.0 Methods
This project begins with reviewing related literature review, doing visual research, referring to childhood pictures compiled by my family
and referring to potential pictures to recreate new ideas. Then, the researcher starts to explore, experiment with materials and sketch some ideas.
Firstly, the researcher started this painting project by gathering through intangible personal experiences and referring to related artworks which
will assist and reflect into new forms of ideas. At the studio, the researcher will begin to sketch their ideas. The researcher managed to transfer
the recent ideas into sketches before they decided to experiment with materials and techniques that will assist and materialise the project within
conventional and unconventional output.

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4.1 Review related literature and artworks

Title : The Fort 2

Artist : Fadilah Karim
Year : 2022
Medium : Oil on linen
Dimensions : 244 x 183 cm
Description
Analysis

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Interpretation
Judgement

Title : Feeding Durian

Artist : Chuah Thean Teng
Year : 1988

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Dimensions : 89.99 cm × 87 cm

Description
Analysis
Interpretation
Judgement

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Title : Girl with Death Mask
Artist : Frida Kahlo
Year : 1938
Dimensions : 15 cm x 11 cm
Medium : Oil paint

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4.2 Visual research

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4.3 Sketches

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4.4 Studio practice

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5.0 Discussion on artwork

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6.0 Conclusion

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7.0 References

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