Mark this is an incredible piece. So much to think about.
The purpose of art is a difficult task. Especially compared to the sciences. You mention some great examples of its links to the sciences.
One I think about often is time. The sciences are often an immediate benefit. Art is a long game. Think about tourism in Italy or Greece. The art there drives people to come and appreciate it. It builds up a culture, an imprint on our world.
Thanks, Taegan. I think that making art -- whether we're accomplished or not at it -- opens up so much in our lives and brings the material of the world close. A sort of embrace, I think, that helps us make a truer measure of what we might be. Bringley's book is really a goodie, especially in how it presents that relationship of art and people.
I hugely enjoyed reading this post, Mark. That connection between studying and doing is so important for a rounded life experience. Great comparison between the Ark and the Garage Mahal - loved it!
Thanks, Bill. Share it far and wide. I didn't touch social media in this piece, but I think it plays a part -- probably a big part especially for college students. Social media are like gum-chewing: easy to do and an occupier of our inattention. But social media also dwells in the places we most need to guard for our creativity and, well, sanity. Liming has some thoughts on this, of course.
I really enjoyed this, Mark, and am also a tad envious at your meeting at the Ark. It sounds fascinating.
We definitely have socialized ourselves to emphasize production over practice and immersion in making mistakes, in just being with the art. If you’re not “hustling” or “grinding”, well, you’re just being lazy. (Whereas it gives our minds the time it needs to percolate and coalesce ideas.)
Artists are always fascinating, especially when they get over complaining! This is an articulate and perceptive group, and we've resolved to keep the conversation going. I hope that it bears some fruit institutionally, too, though right now I haven't much of a clue about how that unfolds.
BTW, I enjoyed your "trading cards." I think I also have to make up a bunch. Bond Girl Bride and I toyed with the idea about getting on an airplane again, but we have decided that it's something well enough avoided. Sometime this summer we'll mount our trusty diesel steed and putter to the midcontinent. Maybe we'll actually see something on the way.
I’d love to see the trading cards you come up with. There are some beautiful drives and iconic highways in the US, I’m looking forward to seeing what adventures you and BGB get up to!
(It was weird, admittedly, getting on a plane after *waves hands* all this. I’ve kept a low profile and plane travel wasn’t as enjoyable as it used to be for me. Our next trip - to Quebec - will be by jalopy.)
Mark this is an incredible piece. So much to think about.
The purpose of art is a difficult task. Especially compared to the sciences. You mention some great examples of its links to the sciences.
One I think about often is time. The sciences are often an immediate benefit. Art is a long game. Think about tourism in Italy or Greece. The art there drives people to come and appreciate it. It builds up a culture, an imprint on our world.
Anyways. Loved this one!
Thanks, Taegan. I think that making art -- whether we're accomplished or not at it -- opens up so much in our lives and brings the material of the world close. A sort of embrace, I think, that helps us make a truer measure of what we might be. Bringley's book is really a goodie, especially in how it presents that relationship of art and people.
Very well said. And I’m going to have to check this book out!
I hugely enjoyed reading this post, Mark. That connection between studying and doing is so important for a rounded life experience. Great comparison between the Ark and the Garage Mahal - loved it!
Allowing time to think and reflect is critical for creativity. Thanks for this piece. I will share it.
Thanks, Bill. Share it far and wide. I didn't touch social media in this piece, but I think it plays a part -- probably a big part especially for college students. Social media are like gum-chewing: easy to do and an occupier of our inattention. But social media also dwells in the places we most need to guard for our creativity and, well, sanity. Liming has some thoughts on this, of course.
I really enjoyed this, Mark, and am also a tad envious at your meeting at the Ark. It sounds fascinating.
We definitely have socialized ourselves to emphasize production over practice and immersion in making mistakes, in just being with the art. If you’re not “hustling” or “grinding”, well, you’re just being lazy. (Whereas it gives our minds the time it needs to percolate and coalesce ideas.)
Artists are always fascinating, especially when they get over complaining! This is an articulate and perceptive group, and we've resolved to keep the conversation going. I hope that it bears some fruit institutionally, too, though right now I haven't much of a clue about how that unfolds.
BTW, I enjoyed your "trading cards." I think I also have to make up a bunch. Bond Girl Bride and I toyed with the idea about getting on an airplane again, but we have decided that it's something well enough avoided. Sometime this summer we'll mount our trusty diesel steed and putter to the midcontinent. Maybe we'll actually see something on the way.
I’d love to see the trading cards you come up with. There are some beautiful drives and iconic highways in the US, I’m looking forward to seeing what adventures you and BGB get up to!
(It was weird, admittedly, getting on a plane after *waves hands* all this. I’ve kept a low profile and plane travel wasn’t as enjoyable as it used to be for me. Our next trip - to Quebec - will be by jalopy.)