Oh yes! Absolutely, I am with you 1000% This is what I write about all the time. If we try and frame art within capitalism and patriarchy, it makes no sense. But as a means to self and collective liberation, it is everything. Thank you for writing this piece.
I love the idea that art connected you with the outside world. So often, the artist is seen as a detached person, looking inward.
And I agree with everything you say about redefining life according to joy versus economics. How to achieve this and live well is the Holy Grail, of course! I'm so happy for you that it has all fallen into place.
Oh yes! Absolutely, I am with you 1000% This is what I write about all the time. If we try and frame art within capitalism and patriarchy, it makes no sense. But as a means to self and collective liberation, it is everything. Thank you for writing this piece.
Love this, esp this line: "Art requires that you engage with reality on a much deeper level than we are usually encouraged to."
Also, don't forget that books are dead, libraries, newspapers, and the music industry :)
I love the idea that art connected you with the outside world. So often, the artist is seen as a detached person, looking inward.
And I agree with everything you say about redefining life according to joy versus economics. How to achieve this and live well is the Holy Grail, of course! I'm so happy for you that it has all fallen into place.
Art is dead. Long live art!!