what is the purpose of art? no matter the art form, it goes back to that age old question that was asked by the greeks pertaining to theatre: is the purpose of theatre to present the world as it is, or as it should be? i look around me and ask, "why am i an artist? what do i have to contribute? what do i want to say with my art?" acceptance? love? the realities of human nature and the heartbreak that often comes with it? i think if i could get others to see god for just a moment, to pause in their busy day and actually see something, i will have succeeded in some fashion.
we are the products of corporate america. between our blackberrys or iphones, twitter and facebook, tv, movies, music, we rarely pause to look at each other and admire the world we live in. we our so invested in our own lives that we never stop to look at someone in the eyes and recognize them as a kindred spirit. companionship can be found in the eyes of a stranger. so i encourage you to take a day for yourself. leave your ipod and mobile at home, go to a park and sit. watch. listen. find your accompaniment in the rustling of leaves and the laughter of children. this is our planet, and in it there is hope.
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