Hello, My name is Jaycelin Damaso. I grew up in Waipahu and also graduated from Waipahu High School. If I were an artist's tool, I would be a carving tool because the person I have become today is because of how I carved my life path and carved other people into the better versions of themselves.
Specifically, the world of science or psychology and art can be different, but the two collide in everyday occurrences. Going deeper into understanding what psychology is, when art was born, and how psychology and artwork come together. The study of psychology suggests that human emotions can come from many different positive and negative places. Art appreciation throughout history has shown that it can affect how people feel. This is true even in representations of art in early human history to today’s art.
The concept of creativity has come a long way. The Old Greeks would call those creative forces muses, other religions referred to them as God. Today people still mostly treat creativity as an aha moment outside the area of influence. However, just by looking at the creative process one can tell, that creativity and creative work is more than just that one "Aha-Moment" (insight). It is clear that generating ideas demands planning and preparation, identifying something of interest like a problem, an opportunity or a challenge, doing research. This then leads to thinking of a solution, allowing time to incubate and iterations before arriving at something “complete.” Students learn that hard work is what makes their ideas come to life and sticktuiveness is what helps them get better.
Jaycelin Damaso's short documentary, Creating With Feelings, is a heartfelt exploration of individuals who pursue art alongside their primary professions. The film delves into the emotional journeys of these part-time artists, highlighting how creative expression serves as a vital outlet amidst their daily routines. As her senior capstone project, Jaycelin dedicated the spring semester to bringing this documentary to life. She navigated the challenges of filmmaking with determination, Through Creating With Feelings, Jaycelin underscores the transformative power of art and its role in enriching lives, even when practiced on the side. Her work serves as an inspiration, reminding viewers of the profound impact of creativity in everyday life.