Alev Oguz
I wondered about the veracity of this as I skimmed over this quote, then returned. I thought yes, that is definitely worth pondering.
I wondered at first, if only free souls can be artists? And what is a free soul anyway? Or is it that any art you see is actually just the journey of a free soul; not the intent of a free soul? And then, is art the only journey of a free soul? Can a free soul do other things?
Perhaps it is just that art happens when you follow along a meandering path, one without too many boundaries and you are free to follow where the work leads you.
Perhaps it is hard to be a rigid artist one who is restricted and limited and not free?
I do think that it's probable that free souls/spirits are more likely to explore and express and create; but I do somehow think that great art can also be made from within constraints and boundaries. I guess however, that physical limitations and impositions are overcome by the free thinking or drifting of creativity - of a free soul perhaps?
Somewhat unresolved I must say!
But a beautiful work of art by Cai Guo-Qiang.
perhaps this ... that our souls become free for a time if/when we immerse ourselves in making art
ReplyDeleteI think that truly is it Liz - than when we are in the flow and connected and making work with our eyes and our hands - our spirits are free at the moment...
Delete"freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"
ReplyDeletea line from 'Me and Bobby McGee' as sung by Janis Joplin on her Pearl album a long time ago
That turned into an ear worm Mo! And perhaps yes, art can be the journey of somebody with nothing left to lose - to create and make just for the joy of it, not concerning themselves with how others may respond to it - the freedom to make and to be.
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