An Introspective

With the current state of things, it has been impossible for me to NOT be introspective to a monumental degree. Over these past months, the world has played out an often grim pantomime of normal life. Perhaps a play that could be described as dystopian, at least from an art lover's perspective. Priorities shifted, sometimes wildly (thank you TP shortages), and not once did I ever see or hear anyone scrabbling for creativity.

As a writer, I did find it increasingly difficult to even bother thinking about crafting anything when there were greater needs to take care of. Yet, I spent a fair amount of time wondering whether or not Art, itself, was a need; a necessity, if you will.

One thought naturally leads to another until I was down the proverbial rabbit hole. I could happily debate over the arguments regarding the need for art. However, as it's just me breathing into the ether I'll boil my thoughts down to this point: whether or not the need for art waxes or wanes, it is a part of the world at large.

Since there is creativity already rooted in everything there is, this past year of moderation has not passed without influence from the art world. We, as a people, can not get through a single day without seeing art in one form or other. From general advertising pieces to architecture, to monuments going up and coming down, to nature itself thriving in this rare reprieve we take it all in.

Art: The pinch of salt that enhances the flavor of life. Do I need art to survive? Technically not. Do I need it anyway? Absolutely.

So, as I now look forward, climbing from the rabbit hole once more, I can not help but anticipate what will bloom in the creative world this year. Me and my fellow bunnies will meet up again one day soon with stories to tell and creations to share.

Finally, o twist a quote for anyone else with a slippery grip on their artistic talents, "Make use of this rough road because it will still get you somewhere."

For a glance back, gander at this article from the New York Times on last year's moments in art.

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