Creativity in bed - how Dalí got his inspiration

 Salvador Dalí (1904 – 1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill and bizarre images in his work. He was one of the leaders of contemporary art. His works are technical refine and at the same time full of creativity and imagination. How did he get all the inspiration? As I am a composer, sound artist, it is helpful to learn from him.

The Great Masturbator (1929). oil on canvas, 110 cm × 150 cm., Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Dalí used sleeping to help him get inspired. By holding a metallic object in his hand as he drifted off on a comfy chair, as he lost consciousness and dropped the object, the noise would jerk him awake. Dalí used this half-asleep state to get inspired and create his masterpieces. 

Recent research by National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris prove his method works. The research team asked 103 people to carry out the maths task, they found that when fall asleep they may spend a few minutes in a state called hypnagogia. When waking up at this stage, the math solving skill is better than the control group. 

It also works for me. I came up with a good idea that I have a better reason to stay in bed while I think this on my bed. Genesis.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2300883-interrupting-sleep-after-a-few-minutes-can-boost-creativity/#ixzz7J0mEYchl

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