When technological rationality clashes with humanistic warmth, can art serve as a key for modern people looking to reconstruct their mental order? On April 19, 2025, the Integration Art Center at the Zitong Campus of Sichuan College of Culture and Arts will host a cross-disciplinary academic gala. Dr. Gerhard K?gler, director of Austria’s Center for Preventive and Natural Medicine, and Anna Feichter, vice chair of the Austrian Music Therapy Association (?BM) and a professor of music healing at the Austrian National Music Academy, will join over 300 teachers and students for the “Art Healing the Soul: 1st Art Therapy Exchange Seminar.” Through theoretical discussions, music therapy sessions, and real - scene art therapy experiences, they will explore art's power to heal the spiritual dilemmas of the era.

International Experts Gather: Decoding the Resonance Between Art and Neuroscience

At 10 a.m., the exchange seminar at Sichuan College of Culture and Arts began with artistic director Wen Xiaoyan's keynote speech on "Art as a Healing Language." She cited the therapeutic wisdom in Dunhuang murals' musical dances, tracing healing practices from ancient shamanic rituals to digital art. She noted that in the algorithm - dominated era, art is evolving from an aesthetic medium to a "spiritual vaccine" preserving human integrity. Art therapy offers universities more career options and meets market demands, as despite its five - to six - decade development abroad, the need for therapists remains significant.

Austrian Neuro - Medical Expert Dr. Gerhard K?gler and Prof. Anna Feichter Showcase Innovative Healing Approaches

Dr. Gerhard K?gler leveraged fMRI brain imaging data to demonstrate that the ancient Chinese qin melody "Flowing Water" can enhance prefrontal cortex activity in patients with depression by 27%, providing a contemporary neuroscientific interpretation of the traditional "five - tone healing" wisdom. Professor Anna Feichter presented the "Forest Frequency Music Therapy" project, which transforms the sound patterns of Sichuan's native bamboo forests into healing tracks, reducing participants' cortisol levels by 34%. She envisions establishing a global natural soundscape database to harness eco - art in mending the human - Earth relationship.

Immersive Experience: Using Sound Vibrations to Awaken Cellular Memory

The afternoon session, the "Sound Wave Healing Lab," was the highlight of the event. Dr. Gerhard K?gler and his team created a 32-channel holographic sound field to play *Five Elements*, an electronic symphony based on the five - tone theory from the *Huangdi Neijing*. The audience, with eyes closed, immersed themselves in the 528Hz frequency melody, scientifically recognized as the "DNA repair frequency." Many participants reported sensing "energy flowing through their meridians." The integration of music and technology revitalizes this ancient Eastern wisdom.

A New Chapter in Art Healing: Present Practices and Future Possibilities

When musical notes intertwine with colors and tradition resonates with technology, we witness not only current art healing practices but also boundless future possibilities. Although the seminar has concluded, the exploration of art therapy is just beginning. It serves as a reminder that in our fast - paced modern lives, it is essential to return to our inner selves and regain mental order through the gentle power of art. Looking ahead, everyone can unite in this realm of love and creativity, embark on a healing journey together, and allow art to illuminate every corner of the human mind.