We were asked at
university to answer ‘what is art and what it means to be an artist?’ I can
honestly say it was one of the hardest yet greatest things I had to write… It’s so personal,
it’s more of an opinion than a fact. However, I wrote my 500 words and progressed,
here for you to see and read of what I think art is and what I think it means to be an
artist…
I believe that
art is anything you deem beautiful; it defines our humanity. It is an expression
of emotional creativity. It makes you reflect; it makes you think outside of
the box. Art is what ever you can put 110% of your passion and soul into, it
means something different to everyone. Art
is the ability to articulate abstract thought. It is what separates us in good
and even better ways. You can’t define art, art is what it wants to be, what
you want it to be and how you create it. It has the element of surprise, intending
to be an expression of imagination. Anyone can judge your artwork but they’re
not judging you. Creating something wonderful can really make someone think,
motivate and even inspire. You can hide behind anything but show the world
everything. It can be one of the highest forms of self expression or just a
statement depending on the eye of the beholder, because
the artist feels strongly enough about what they are doing to try and put it
into a form that they, and others, can come to terms with and interpret it
however it makes them feel. Somehow the artist is trying to
communicate an idea, an emotion, or a purpose in their work. Arranging elements
in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. Art
is what makes technology possible, bringing abstract thoughts to life. It
infuses every aspect of our daily life from literature, song, dance,
architecture or even our clothes. It means what it is to live, to breathe and to
be ourselves.
The art of being
an artist means to show who you are, to show the world what you can do. if you
can’t say the words, sing them. If you can’t show the world tell them. You want
your work to raise questions, without questions how do we reflect upon
ourselves? How do we become better? It is jumping into the unknown and taking a
chance on yourself showing other people that dreams can become a reality. Your
creative abilities do not determine what is right or wrong. Artists create a
world in which they wish to live in. they fight for what they think is right
and show the world what they believe in. They want to create something
meaningful and representative of the individual, it
takes courage to be an artist. It is okay to be afraid everyone is, its not
okay to hold yourself back because of fear. Once you loose that fear you are in
a total sense of happiness. It is to do what you feel in your heart that is
right. An artist stands confidently through any storm, It’s not something you
can turn off. Its who you are, who you were born to be. You’re not only
doing it for you but the others around you. Art is selfless. Art is not being
scared. Art is to feel.
I'd love to know what you think art is and what it means to be an artist!
Lost of love,
Saffron!
xXx
