Why is Art important?
Art makes us feel part of something, it allows us to share our experiences and to know multiple emotions.
Thanks to Art, men and women, over the centuries, have found a way to express themselves, to transmit their ideas, their experiences through the language of signs, colors, shapes, often more immediate than words.
Art is above all THOUGHT. Any creation by an artist must contain thought. Art helps people feel good, it helps us to know and explore our creative side, developing our potential by facilitating expression and communication.
But are we really all creative?
There are some distinctive traits to recognize creative people:
1-Daydreaming
2-Seeking moments of solitude
3-Observing people
4-Getting out of your own mind
5-Asking yourself big questions
6-Following your own inclinations
7-Losing track of time
These and other traits distinguish creative people from those who probably are, but just a little less than others because, in reality, it would seem to be a prejudice to think that creativity is something you either have or you don't have. It's more a mental attitude combined with a lot of practice and strong internal motivation.
I have always considered myself not very creative but, sometimes, my sister criticizes me saying that's not really the case and that if you think this way, that you don't have imagination, it won't show itself. The important thing is to always seek stimulation through reading, videos, watching, putting together things that have nothing to do with each other, trying to improve your life, doing things that make us happy, positive towards the future.
There is no magic formula. Art is in each of us, it can reveal itself (through the practices we have talked about) or remain hidden in a corner of our Self because we don't want to or don't have enough courage to "believe in it".
Now it's up to you to try to have the right attitude by training in the right way.
Lora Grittini
