Wk. 6 EOC: How Has Art Changed You?

Art has changed me in that I am aware of what inspires me. I have a more refined sense of what I find beautiful. Art is where I have found a place for me to feel safe. It is an expression of me and how I feel. It can be accepted for what it is while at the same time, others will find my art repulsive. Art has changed me in that it has opened my eyes to how more of the world sees itself. Different cultures have different feelings about art and what is acceptable as art. The United States has a very open mind where art is concerned and for that we are lucky. In other parts of the world, what we consider art, is banned and not able to be seen or enjoyed by others. Art has opened my eyes to what I enjoy doing. It has made me want to be an artist, to show the world how I see it and what I think makes it beautiful. Art is a way of expressing myself when words won’t work or don’t have a strong enough attachment to the feelings I have. It is a way of demonstrating to others what is going on inside my head. Art is an outlet that can be understood by people who don’t share a language. Much as music breaks down borders, art does the same.

Art has made me feel more strongly about the connections I want to make with people in other countries. I want to be able to share my work with them and for them to enjoy it and understand it as strongly as I do. I don’t think anyone can be taught how to be an artist. Everyone can be an artist as art is simply an expression. It can be translated many ways but ultimately, it is one person’s expression of themselves or a feeling.