What matters to you, and why?
Art is my absolute favorite pursuit. When I was young, I remember creating fantastical creatures on paper, and being fascinated with my ability to make lines appear on what was previously a clean slate. It was like a puzzle I had to solve- certain combinations of lines showed me one thing, while the others produced a different one. Curiosity led me to thoroughly explore all the possibilities that could spring from merely a pencil and a paper.
My knowledge about art has expanded greatly since then, and it's been a gift. Art is a universal language, since it appeals to the eye rather than the ear. People from opposite hemispheres, when brought together, can easily communicate through pictures and visual representation. Also, it is unnecessary for one to know the language of a foreign country when contemplating one of its works of art. By deciphering the image, you can understand what the artist was trying to convey, and the logic behind the artwork, without ever having to say a word.
Achieving the ability to be able to subtly express my thoughts through my artwork has been a long and slow process, but one that matters to me because it allows me to convey what I can't with words. My progress is visible to the discerning eye; in every piece of finished work, I can see a part of my inner-self, my subconscious, leaping out. My endeavors bring not only to me joy, but also to others. Art is an aesthetic subject that provides many opportunities to unify communities, regardless of language obstacles.
If I ever travel the world, and find myself in countries with speech as foreign to my ears as English is familiar, then I can be sure of communication through drawing. This way, I can not only converse, but also spread my zeal for art. It isn't necessary to be able to paint like Monet or sculpt like Michelangelo to share an appreciation in art. It is a way to create a sense of harmony and belonging as well as unite the many communities throughout the world.
1978/2000
What do you think?
Art is my absolute favorite pursuit. When I was young, I remember creating fantastical creatures on paper, and being fascinated with my ability to make lines appear on what was previously a clean slate. It was like a puzzle I had to solve- certain combinations of lines showed me one thing, while the others produced a different one. Curiosity led me to thoroughly explore all the possibilities that could spring from merely a pencil and a paper.
My knowledge about art has expanded greatly since then, and it's been a gift. Art is a universal language, since it appeals to the eye rather than the ear. People from opposite hemispheres, when brought together, can easily communicate through pictures and visual representation. Also, it is unnecessary for one to know the language of a foreign country when contemplating one of its works of art. By deciphering the image, you can understand what the artist was trying to convey, and the logic behind the artwork, without ever having to say a word.
Achieving the ability to be able to subtly express my thoughts through my artwork has been a long and slow process, but one that matters to me because it allows me to convey what I can't with words. My progress is visible to the discerning eye; in every piece of finished work, I can see a part of my inner-self, my subconscious, leaping out. My endeavors bring not only to me joy, but also to others. Art is an aesthetic subject that provides many opportunities to unify communities, regardless of language obstacles.
If I ever travel the world, and find myself in countries with speech as foreign to my ears as English is familiar, then I can be sure of communication through drawing. This way, I can not only converse, but also spread my zeal for art. It isn't necessary to be able to paint like Monet or sculpt like Michelangelo to share an appreciation in art. It is a way to create a sense of harmony and belonging as well as unite the many communities throughout the world.
1978/2000
What do you think?
