Episode 303 - The Alchemical Imagination with Eliza Swann

Questions about alchemy and its place in modern day? Eliza is here with answers!

The Alchemical Imagination is the first book of its kind to address the ancient subject of alchemy through the lens of contemporary creativity. From an expert teacher of modern alchemy across disciplines, Eliza Swann distills this arcane science into an accessible series of philosophies and techniques to help readers find a deeper connection to their own creativity. Part workbook and part historical journey through the lives and practices of the great alchemists, The Alchemical Imagination highlights often-overlooked female alchemists and queer alchemical imagery and traces their many contributions to contemporary art, handing this ancient craft to a new generation.

The Alchemical Imagination brings the alchemical worldview to 21st-century artists in pursuit of expanding their creative life and practices. Swann brings a modern, queer, femme perspective to alchemical theory in a voice that is lively, fresh, and grounded in their fifteen years of teaching alchemy in universities and community organizations.

Find the book and Eliza:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemical-Imagination-Creativity-Catalyst-Transformation/dp/1578639018

Website: www.elizaswann.com

School: ⁠golden-dome.org

Instagram: @thecircularserpent and @goldendomeschool

Eliza Swann is an interdisciplinary artist, intuitive, writer, and educator based in New York City. They are the founder of the Golden Dome School, now Emerald School, an alternative school that explores the mystical dimensions of art, and has taught at leading institutions including the Pratt Institute, the Philosophical Research Society, and the Hammer Museum.