I always loved art, be it a painting, an installation, a statue, fine art, visual art, photography, performing arts, street art, or public art.
I can still remember participating as a youngster in various art activities spending hours at the museum. Smiling at Pablo Picasso’s Musketeers, trying to figure out why Leonardo da Vinci’s characters were gazing at me with half a smile and why Fernand Léger’s models all seemed to have a robotic expression.
Art is more than just a concept
With the years that passed, I realized art is much more than that. It has many different aspects and aims, which are all unique, intriguing, and fascinating. Moreover, it never ceases to surprise me. Indeed, I have rarely attended an art exhibition that did not astonish me as it always leaves a mark on my perception of life, artistic taste, or historical knowledge.
I feel it can explain the unexplainable not only by looking at it but through our senses. Moreover, it can use our five senses at once, and you might be surprised how easily and far it can carry you away.
While being carried away in unexpected and marvelous artistic experiences, you will notice a unique feeling is overwhelming you. Indeed, you will sense that your creative horizons are widened and that your creativity, which might be shy or even sleeping inside of you, might leave its hiding place and come to life thanks to one of the many mesmerizing communication means. I, for instance, discovered a passion for photography. The result may be viewed and purchased at: https://www.noemiephotography.com/
My passion for photography
Photography offers a way to address a topic close to my heart. My different perception of my surroundings as I am stereoblind. Stereoblindness is the inability to see depth and distances, so where others see 3D, I see flat angles, layers, and geometric shapes. I use my photographs to raise awareness of my visual issue. To grasp my photographic view, click here. As you see, art helps you realize that you are not alone and that other people are fighting the same battles or identifying with you. It touches on all topics related to society, mental health, diversity, injustice, etc.
Courage is all around you
Some artists choose another path, using components that fill our routine by giving them a chance to speak out, as they would otherwise lead an unnoticed existence. They are convinced that art is everywhere and turn elements into artistic pieces whose value became inestimable. Just think about Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain and Piero Manzoni’s Merda d’artista.
The creators’ courage is impressive, as it may stream to extremes, such as turning all-day elements into clear and profound messages. Or open the eyes to opinions, incidents, wars, and revolutions, shaking the artists’ country of origin but silenced through censure. The latter will force the audience to look further than what the eye perceives. I learned to read between the lines, search for the hidden messages and found a whole world out there.
The importance of being earnest
In addition, it compels viewers to enter the universe of critical thinking – to perceive one reality is not necessarily somebody else’s reality. It also provides a way to discover different lifestyles, leading to cultural awareness. The discovery, exploration, and understanding of other ways of life might broaden the viewer’s mind and lessen prejudice.
This adventure leads to one of the highlights of the process: the awakening of various emotions, usually at the least expected moments. My tip is to try understanding and maybe even analyzing why a specific masterpiece awakes such feelings. Your answer will surprise you. It might even turn into a revelation.
Art is subjective
When reaching that stage, remember that art is subjective. Except for the artist, who usually knows what he meant when he created his chef-d’oeuvre, most people are unaware as to what the latter had in mind. Do not forget that it is not because critics do not like a stream that it is ugly. Countless elements will influence the triumph of a masterpiece: timing, luck, success, connections, Zeitgeist, and the ruling taste and mindset.
Conclusion
Art pushes you to observe your surroundings critically or magically. Observe the latter closely, close your eyes, and it will carry you away to the horizons you choose to reach or, on the contrary, avoid. It is possible to long for a magic and dreamy world, wearing pink glasses and flying on elephants and unicorns. Or oblige yourself to look the truth straight in the eyes, come to your conclusions, and act.
Either way, try to always remain true to yourself and your taste. Never let anyone convince you that what you like artistically is ugly, stupid, or empty, as it is all personal. Keep a critical eye on what you see, read, and hear: it is a significant step toward freedom. Do we not all long for some changes in our routine? And is this not the best way to add a little glitter, fascination, or enchantment to our existence?
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