In a world divided, creativity unites. Luminous: An artist’s story as a guide to radical creativity is the memoir of Canadian artist Linda Dayan Frimer, following her journey as she seeks to light the way to humanity’s creative core through an intimate study of colour and form. A 288-page, 11”x11” art book, memoir, and guide to creativity, Luminous features 120 of Frimer's vivid paintings as well as discussions of colour theory, anecdotes from art history, and exercises for aspiring artists. Influenced by her Jewish heritage and a childhood spent in the wilderness of British Columbia, Luminous explores Frimer’s lifetime relationships with memory, culture, and reverence for nature. Yet it is far more than just an art book or memoir. With scores of simple creative exercises included alongside inspiring stories from some of the greatest artists throughout history, Luminous illuminates the power of creativity as a response to catastrophic events and guides readers to become the artists of their own stories. According to Frimer; “All creativity begins with a dot, in our imagination and on paper. In that movement of the first spark, everything and everyone is equal, and all of us equally creative." In a time where environmental damage and deepening societal divides are fuelling a global fight for survival, Luminous highlights the role of “radical creativity” as a positive force between humanity and nature. “... A complex and intriguing work that mixes memoir, spiritualism, and meditations on art and colour with reflections on Judaism and her own family’s roots … One subject that unites [Frimer’s] work is trees and their healing ability. Some paintings beg comparison with Emily Carr’s famous forests, but Frimer’s light-filled spaces and Post-Impressionist/Fauvist palette will hit a stronger emotional chord with many people.” – Michael Kluckner, British Columbia Reviews