The Purpose of Art

For me art has always meant a total freedom of expression. It has allowed me to question the world around me through a variety of mediums, to explore concepts and communicate cultural intricacies.

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On a more primitive, tactile level, I feel drawn to experimenting with different methods of mark making through a variety of mediums. It makes me feel physically connected and able to challenge the environment around me. If I weren’t making art and involving myself in the level of creative thinking I currently do on a daily basis, I think I would feel like a passive bystander in society. Art makes me constantly evolve both in my mind and physically in my ability to manipulate the materials I use. I believe that artists are led by curiosity and an intrigue in the world around them that triggers a constant need to challenge and experiment with their perceived reality.

The act of viewing art and discussing art with friends and peers, gives me an opportunity to pause in my day-to-day life and consider other issues and ideas in the world. It keeps me more engaged in politics and social issues. Especially if my work is on display I feel I have opened a visual line of communication to the public and outside world.

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