American Grotesque- Part 2- A Kind O’ Katharsis

Featuring work by Christopher Andrew, Kenny Cole, Adriane Herman, Erik Schurink, Michael Torlen, PSBL

Catharsis is from the Ancient Greek word κάθαρσις, katharsis, meaning 'purification' or 'cleansing', commonly used to refer to the purification and purgation of thoughts and emotions by way of expressing them. The desired result is an emotional state of renewal and restoration.[1][2]

In dramaturgy, the term usually refers to arousing negative emotion in an audience, who subsequently expels it, making them feel happier.[3]