WHY ART?
A few times I’ve been asked the question, “Why art? How did you start painting?” I mean “Why not Art?” Life is Art.
A few times I’ve been asked the question, “Why art? How did you start painting?”
I mean “Why not Art?”
Life is Art.
I make art for a few reasons. Well, a lot of reasons.
When it comes to someone like me who struggles many times in expressing my own emotions, I’ve come to realize that many of us in this world as well tend to experience merely fragments of our thoughts and feelings. To me, art brings everything together. Through Art, I’ve found ways to answer questions such as: “How can I make an impact?” “How can I come up with new ideas?” “How do I serve the world?” “Myself?” Art brings me relief. It acts as a bridge and forms a connection between me and the rest of the world. It’s a voice that enables me to speak without having to utter a word.
I make art because I enjoy the process. Honestly, It’s fun.
I love working with my hands. I like to make things from scratch. I like looking at a blank canvas one day then a few weeks, a few months later, or even a year later, it becomes a story.
The possibilities are endless.
For me, creating is like looking through a catalog of the events and thoughts of my life. It’s like my own personal form of journaling. The viewer can find a piece of me in each piece that I create while simultaneously finding themselves as well. My work is created from a series of emotions: inspiration, love, solitude, frustration, excitement, loss, renewal, hope, and even the little details in our everyday life such as the smell outside after the rain has stopped or hearing my favorite song.
Art allows me to create a space where I can share my experiences. With each piece, the goal is to challenge the viewer to interact with my artwork psychologically and emotionally by looking beyond what is presented on the canvas and to me that is the most meaningful part of what I do.
There are no limits when it comes to creating. I like to push my boundaries. I like to challenge myself in seeing the world in a new way or in different aspects. I love to experiment. I started off sketching my ideas at first then I was drawn to painting. First with acrylics, then I discovered oils, then I discovered watercolors, then I discovered alcohol inks, then I discovered charcoal...The list keeps adding on. Each Idea of mine manifests in its own style. Art is freedom. In a world where you are constantly governed by standards, rules, ideologies. Not to mention our society’s obsessive inclination of seeking perfection. I find joy in being unrestricted.
Unbound.
There are countless other reasons why as a society we create art. Reasons that are apparent. Reasons that are indescribable. Reasons that are unimportant. Reasons that make a difference. No matter the case, art is just an important aspect of being human.
Art gives meaning.
Art soothes.
Art tells stories.
Art inspires.
Art can change the way we think.
Art can touch your he-art.
Art encourages you to use your imagination.
Art shows who you are.
Art manifests beauty.
Art is a window to other perceptions.
Art reminds us of the beauty in the world.
Art makes sense of the unknown.
Photos by me