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ALBERTO JONA on REFLECTION

Regista, musicista e musicologo, Alberto Jona ha avuto una formazione eclettica dal teatro danza al canto, dalla musicologia alla recitazione. Ha iniziato giovanissimo il suo percorso di formazione teatrale con la danza contemporanea e il teatro-danza. Si è poi dedicato al canto perfezionandosi nel repertorio cameristico.

Ha fondato con Corallina De Maria e Jenaro Meléndrez Chas la Compagnia Controluce Teatro d’Ombre, con cui ha curato le messinscene di tutti gli spettacoli presentati nei maggiori festival e stagioni teatrali in Europa, Asia, Nord Africa e America, collaborando con artisti come Kate Bush, Vinicio Capossela, Mario Brunello, Jordi Savall, Fabio Biondi, Davide Livermore e molti altri.

Dal 2013 ha iniziato a dedicarsi alla regia d'opera, firmando regie e messinscene di opere di Verdi, Rossini, Bellini e teatro contemporaneo in Germania, Svizzera, Spagna e Italia.

We’re excited to share that our Reflection video from September featuring the talented EJ Carr is now live! This video is an inside look at the life, art, and philosophy of an artist who has captured iconic images and created compelling stories through his lens for decades.

In this session, EJ takes us on a journey through his extensive career, which includes working with top industry names like Warner Brothers Records, NBC, CBS, and Neiman Marcus, as well as his art exhibits shown worldwide. His reflections on photography as a medium—and an extension of the self—provide unique insights into the world of commercial and fine art. Whether it’s the high-energy demand of fashion photography or the soul-searching nature of portraiture, EJ has a way of balancing technical skill with deep personal expression, an approach that has made his work resonate with so many.

If you missed EJ's talk in person, or if you’re ready to dive back into his words of wisdom, head over to our Reflection page and immerse yourself in this month’s video. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn, be inspired, and see photography from a perspective that transcends the frame.

September is REFLECTION

September's theme is REFLECTION. Unser Thema für September ist “REFLECTION” (Veranstaltungssprache ist Englisch).

🖊️ Pens out - our new team member Elise Graf is going to introduce you to the magic of journaling!

Elise is going to talk about her journaling routine and give you some food for thought, such as... What are the benefits of self-reflection on a regular basis? How does journaling enrich your life and improve your relationships? Where is the line between reflecting and overthinking?  

📒 The best part: There will be a short journaling practice and then we will share our thoughts on writing and self-reflection, together. Paper and pens will be provided but feel free to BYO journal.

Join us on Friday, September 20th at 8am at Grünhof CoWorking, Belfortstr 52 in Freiburg for Reflection Journaling with Elise!

September theme REFLECTION was chosen by the CreativeMornings Oklahoma City chapter and its theme has been illustrated by Aditi Heins.

Our theme for September is REFLECTION. It was chosen by our Oklahoma City chapter in Oklahoma and illustrated by Aditi Heins.

Just like an echo is a reflection of sound… and how a camera lens focuses reflected light to form a photograph… our subconscious reflects on our experiences to form our beliefs.

Without reflection, there can be no personal growth. Learning from our past yields greater wisdom and happiness. But don’t let self-awareness turn into self-absorption. Take heed of the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own handsome reflection in a pool of water. 

Reflecting on difficult moments can be painful but also healing. When our Oklahoma City chapter selected this theme, they mentioned a reflecting pool at the site of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that was designed to help people reflect on how they were changed by that tragic event. 

Pondering the world around us and following our curiosity adds depth to our creative work. As William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, the purpose of acting is “to hold as 'twere the mirror up to nature.” While George Bernard Shaw said, “you use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.” (Although Bertolt Brecht countered, “Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.”)